Marriage certificate is a legal document issued by the marriage registration authority to prove the validity of marriage relationship. The original is in duplicate, one for male and one for female. The style shall be uniformly formulated by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and printed by the people's governments of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government. Sealed by the people's governments of counties, municipal districts and cities not divided into districts. Marriage certificate must be affixed with photos of both men and women, and stamped with the special seal for marriage registration. If you lose your marriage certificate, you can apply to the Civil Affairs Bureau for a replacement.

After the founding of China, the marriage certificate became a contractual marriage certificate. 1950' s marriage certificate has only two palm-sized pieces of paper, on which there are no gorgeous patterns except the name, native place, signature, age and witness's signature of the married person.

Second, the problems that should be paid attention to when the marriage certificate is registered and photographed.

1. Matters needing attention in marriage registration photos-the dress of the couple. When taking photos of marriage certificates, the clothes should be ordinary at ordinary times. Because the photo of the marriage certificate should have a red background, it is best to wear blue and black clothes. For the sake of formality, you'd better choose formal clothes.

2. Precautions for marriage registration photos-requirements for wedding photos. According to the provisions of Article 22 of the Provisional Regulations on Marriage Registration of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, when handling marriage registration, the parties concerned shall submit recent bareheaded photos of both sides.

3. Matters needing attention in marriage registration photos-on the day of registration: the registration office has a special marriage certificate photo (digital) and a CD-ROM, which is not much different from the photo studio. Instant shooting, high efficiency.

4, matters needing attention in marriage registration photos-hairstyle, hair was made a week ago, don't cut the hairstyle that everyone hated the day before, this, sisters must keep an eye on it, men, simply think that hair has nothing to do with taking marriage certificate photos.

5, matters needing attention in marriage registration photos-expression, when taking photos of marriage certificates, it is best for both of them to have a very bright smile. Sisters don't want to be mistaken by any party for being suspected of forced marriage, so remind themselves and educate their husbands.

6. Precautions for marriage registration photos-no makeup, a supernatural life makeup, no smoking, no exaggeration! You can go to the photo studio to take pictures, or you can go to the Civil Affairs Bureau to put on light makeup, and the effect is good. The photos outside will help you deal with them, remove dark circles and peas, and they will be slightly adjusted according to skin color, height and light. I'll show it to you on the computer after the photo is taken. If you are not satisfied, you can ask them to take a new photo.

Three. Documents required for marriage registration in Shanghai

1, resident identity card;

2. Household registration book (or collective household registration certificate);

3. Proof of marital status;

(1) fixed workers, retired workers issued by the unit.

② Unemployed persons and self-employed persons shall be issued by the neighborhood (village) committee ③ Unemployed persons and self-employed persons shall also provide labor manuals (or licenses).

4. Three two-inch color photos and three recent bareheaded two-inch monochrome photos. The photos of both parties have the same color, and the marriage registration office has a snapshot service;

5. Special certificate for remarried parties (in addition, ①-④ certificates are required), divorce certificate (or certificate of dissolution of husband and wife relationship) (or court mediation) (or court divorce judgment) Note: those who hold the judgment of the primary court must also bring the valid certificate of the judgment of the primary court;

6. Special certificates of people leaving the country for private reasons (in addition, certificates ①-④ are required), and marriage certificates certified (or notarized) by Chinese embassies and consulates abroad;

7. Special certificates for those who have settled abroad for private reasons (certificates ①-④ are required). If they have no proof of marital status during their stay abroad, they can hold a notarized certificate of their unmarried status abroad.