👪 Family law
Marriage Registration Regulations of the PRC (2003) · Yalla China
لوائح تسجيل الزواج (2003) / Marriage Registration Regulations (2003)
Enacted: 2003-07-30 ✅ Effective: 2003-10-01
📝 Overview
Regulates marriage and divorce registration procedures in China, defining specific requirements for mixed marriages between Chinese nationals and foreigners.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Marriage Registration Regulations (2003) provide: (1) Domestic marriages: registered at marriage registration offices in residence area of either party; (2) Mixed marriages: subject to different procedures including verification of foreign documents through consular notarization; (3) Documents required for mixed marriage: valid passport, officially notarized certificate of single status, birth certificate; (4) Age: minimum 22 for men and 20 for women; (5) Divorce: consensual divorce at registration offices or by court ruling.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
To marry in China as a foreigner, ensure you obtain an officially notarized certificate of single status from your home country. Notarization documents can take a long time, so plan ahead.
📎 Official source
State Council of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026