Today I went to register for marriage, which marks a new era for me.
Here I also summarize the marriage registration process in Beijing. Because my situation is special—one party has a Beijing collective hukou and the other has an out-of-town collective hukou—I was worried about document issues, but everything went smoothly in the end. I summarize this here in case it helps some friends.
Requirements
- To get married in Beijing, at least one party must have a Beijing hukou. The exception is if you are from Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan—you can also register.
- If you have a Beijing collective hukou, you must register in the corresponding district. I have a Haidian collective hukou, so I chose Haidian District for registration.
Appointment
- Search for “marriage registration” on WeChat, enter Beijing Government Services, and select “Marriage Registration Appointment”.
- You will receive SMS reminders when your appointment is successful and as the appointment date approaches.
Documents to bring
- Original ID cards of both parties
- Personal hukou page
- For Beijing collective hukou: Provide the blue permanent resident registration card and a copy of the collective hukou front page. If you don’t have a hukou page, you need to apply for one at the talent center.
- For out-of-town collective hukou: Provide corresponding documents, such as the original permanent resident registration form.
- For non-collective hukou: Provide the original household registration book.
- Marriage photos
- 2 photos with red background, white shirts, etc.
If you are worried about document issues, be sure to go to the registration office in advance to ask. I couldn’t get through to the phone number provided online, so I went to the civil affairs bureau in person.
The marriage registration location in Haidian is the Civil Affairs Bureau Marriage Registration Sub-center of Haidian District Government Services.
Registration
On the appointed date, bring all complete documents to register. The process is very fast—just confirm the information, sign, press your fingerprint, and you can leave.
Final Thoughts
Marriage is the formal step to start a family, so I will work hard.
