Article 4 of the Marriage Registration Regulations stipulates that when mainland residents get married, both men and women should go to the marriage registration office of the place where one party's permanent residence is located to register their marriage.
 Article 5: Mainland residents who apply for marriage registration shall present the following certificates and supporting materials:
 （1） My account book and ID card;
 （2） A signed statement that I have no spouse and no direct blood relationship or collateral blood relationship within three generations with the other party.
 Article 7: The marriage registration authority shall examine the certificates and certification materials issued by the parties to the marriage registration and inquire about the relevant information. If the parties meet the conditions for marriage, they shall be registered on the spot and issued a marriage certificate;
 If the party concerned does not meet the conditions for marriage and does not register, the reason shall be explained to the party concerned.