Can I lose a copy of my marriage certificate without having to make it up?

If the marriage certificate is lost, it is recommended to reissue it as soon as possible. After all, our country's law adopts the registered marriage system, and only after the legally effective marriage registration can we determine that there is a legal relationship between the two parties. Marriage certificate is a legal document issued by the marriage registration authority to prove the validity of marriage relationship. In fact, marriage is protected by law only if you get a marriage certificate. Marriage certificate can be used in many other places besides proving marriage relationship, property notarization, house purchase loan, house renaming, etc.

1, involving property

If you buy or sell a house during the marriage relationship, you must provide proof of marriage relationship. In addition, housing demolition, property transfer, inheritance, creditor's rights and debts also need marriage certificates.

It includes leaving the country.

If you travel abroad, you may need a marriage certificate if you show proof of property or immigrate to study abroad.

3, involving fertility

Many areas need to produce marriage certificate, household registration book, ID card and other documents for birth registration. At present, in Hainan and other places, the one-child birth service certificate has been issued simultaneously with the marriage certificate. In addition, in some places, children may need a marriage certificate to enter kindergarten.

4, involving accounts

Marriage certificate is required for settlement in different places or children's households.

5. This involves work.

Marriage certificates are sometimes needed for job transfer, starting a company, etc.

6. It involves marriage.

Marriage certificate has legal effect. Some people have lived in the name of husband and wife for many years, but for various reasons, they have never applied for a marriage certificate. When the relationship broke down, they found it difficult to safeguard their rights and interests without a marriage certificate.

In addition, if you get a marriage certificate, even if you don't have a de facto marriage, you have to go through the relevant divorce procedures if you want to dissolve the marriage. There are also some cases involving the violation of marriage, such as bigamy. If you want to defend your rights, you need a marriage certificate.

legal ground

According to the provisions of China's Marriage Registration Ordinance:

Article 17 If a marriage certificate or divorce certificate is lost or damaged, the parties concerned may apply to the original marriage registration office or the marriage registration office where one party's permanent residence is located for a replacement with the household registration book and identity card. The marriage registration authority shall verify the marriage registration files of the parties concerned, and if it is confirmed to be true, it shall reissue the marriage certificate for the parties concerned.

Procedures for reissue of marriage certificate:

1. Couples who have been married for less than two years only need to bring their original ID card, household registration book and recent photos of the couple to the marriage registration office where they received the marriage certificate. After verifying your information, the staff will issue you a new marriage certificate on the same day.

2. Couples who have been married for more than two years need to go to the archives of their respective districts and counties to investigate the original marriage registration materials, then take the materials to copy, and then bring their original ID card, household registration book and recent photos of the couple to the marriage registration office to reissue the marriage certificate. The staff will verify and review the submitted materials and conditions, and will issue you a new marriage certificate on the day when there is no problem.