It is free to get a marriage certificate now. Currently, there is no fee to apply for a marriage certificate, but other fees are calculated based on personal consumption. In addition, the guarantee office can also provide paid services such as taking photos during the oath. For people under special circumstances, relevant departments for issuing certificates should reduce or reduce fees as appropriate.

Legal basis

Article 1 of the "Notice on Cleaning up and Standardizing Policies on a Group of Administrative Charges"

Since April 1, 2017, Canceled or suspended 41 administrative fees set by the central government (see the attachment for specific items), and reduced trademark registration fees by 50%.

"Notice on Cleaning up and Standardizing Policies on a Group of Administrative Charges" (Annex) Article 2, Paragraph 1, Item 2

Administrative charges involving individuals and other matters are suspended Institutional charges (***2 items)

Civil Affairs Department

1. Registration fee. Including: marriage registration fee, adoption registration fee.

Relevant departments and units

2. Charges for providing government disclosure information upon application. Including: search fee, duplication fee (including duplication fee of case file materials), and postage fee.