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[quote=GUESTDIETERVDM,454688]What do I need to get married In China? (part two)
The final part - the Marriage Application
The application is equivalent to a civil marriage in many western countries but it is entirely administrative, there is no ceremony at all – you have your Reception later on with family and friends.  The event normally takes well under one hour,  
Let me explain again...firstly you should obtain the following forms and complete them in advance…so then you can attend the Civil Affairs Bureau – and in some cities you will have a special section for 'International Marriages' - and submit the application with the following:
• Both:  Single Status Certificate, finalised divorce papers or death certificate of ex-spousefor the widowed and Affidavit of Single Status
• Both:  Birth certificate
• Together: Three official style photos of the couple together – shops doing visa photos do these   and know the required format
• Together:  The fee (just CNY 9.00) 
• Chinese person:   Household registration book (hukou) 
• You:  Your Passport
• You: Notarised Office translations in Chinese of all originals not in Chinese (except the passport).  There are official translators who provide this service in China.
(In Wuhan the ZhongXing Notary Public Office) 
When everything is completed satisfactorily, you will leave – as a married couple!  You will either be given you marriage certificate as you leave or you might be asked to collect it in a few days.
About the Administration of Marriage 
Administration of marriages is handled by municipal Civil Affairs Bureau (Minzheng Ju 民政局). Normally, you will have to go to the office in the jurisdiction in which the Chinese partner is registered on her or his hukou (户口) though there are a few reports that couples have been able to marry in an office local to where the Chinese partner is living.  It is in the nature of the Chinese system that there can be such variations in the implementation of the rules, so it is always worth checking on procedures when you visit to collect an application form.

The persons marrying must be of marriageable age: for men that is 22 years and for women 20 years old.  You must not be married to another person at the time of marriage: or having more than one husband or wife in any country is not permitted under Chinese law.  Marriages can only be between a male and a female, not two persons of the same gender.
You will probably need to make an appointment for the marriage in advance, but if you are arriving from overseas and in a hurry, the Chinese partner can do this before you arrive.  It is reported that some offices require the application to be lodged 21 days in advanced.

All the Best and good luck 
         RR & Dieter
dietervdm@excite.com[/quote]

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