Engagement is a promise and announcement before marriage. The two decided to get married in the future and began the process of preparing for the wedding. Engagement is usually a formal commitment, which means that both parties are willing to form a family together in the future. Although engagement is a common tradition and custom in some cultures and countries, not all couples need to get engaged before marriage. Engagement is not a necessary step in law, but an emotional and personal choice. Before deciding whether to get engaged, both husband and wife should make a decision according to their own values, cultural background and personal wishes. Some people may choose to register for marriage without getting engaged. Others may think that engagement is important for building commitment and planning a wedding. It is important for both husband and wife to fully communicate and understand before deciding to get married, regardless of whether they are engaged or not. Marriage is an important decision, which needs to be considered and prepared by both husband and wife.

The requirements for obtaining a marriage certificate are as follows:

1. Marriage certificate is a legal document issued by the marriage registration authority to prove the validity of marriage relationship;

2. The original marriage certificate is in duplicate, with each party holding one copy;

3. Legal conditions for obtaining a marriage certificate: both parties are voluntary, have no spouse, male is 22 years old, female is 20 years old, both parties are not lineal blood relatives, collateral blood relatives within three generations, and have no diseases that are medically considered unsuitable for marriage.

The procedure of marriage registration is as follows:

1, application. To get married, both men and women must hold their household registration certificate, resident identity card, and a signed statement that they have no spouse and no direct blood relationship with each other and collateral blood relationship within three generations. * * * register the marriage at the marriage registration office where one party's account is located;

2. review. The registration authority shall examine the marriage application of both parties;

3. register. After examination, the marriage registration authority considers that it meets the conditions for marriage, it shall grant registration and issue a marriage certificate. If the marriage registration authority refuses to register, it shall issue a written statement explaining the reasons for not registering.

The materials that both married men and women need to prepare are as follows:

1, account book, ID card;

2. A statement that both parties have no spouse and no lineal blood relatives and collateral blood relatives within three generations;

3. Half-length bareheaded, three recent photos of the same edition; Wait a minute.

To sum up, the age of marriage should not be earlier than 22 for men and 20 for women.

Legal basis:

Article 104 1 of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Marriage and family are protected by the state.

A marriage system featuring freedom of marriage, monogamy and equality between men and women shall be implemented.

Protect the legitimate rights and interests of women, minors, the elderly and the disabled.