Where a couple intends to divorce voluntarily, they shall sign a written divorce agreement and jointly submit an application for divorce registration in person to the marriage registration authority. Within 30 days of the date on which the marriage registration authority receives the application, either party may withdraw the application. Within 30 days upon the expiration of the aforesaid period, both parties shall apply in person to the marriage registration authority for divorce certificates. Failure to file such an application shall be deemed a withdrawal of the divorce registration application.

一、Acceptance Conditions for Divorce Registration

（一）The marriage registration authority shall perform its statutory duties;

（二）Both parties who plan to divorce shall jointly arrive at the Marriage Registration Office of Civil Affairs Bureau in person to apply for registration;

（三）Both parties have full capacity for civil conduct;

（四）The applicants hold a divorce agreement that clearly states their voluntary intention to divorce and contains a consensus reached through consultation on child support, property disposition, debt settlement, and other related matters.

（五）The applicants hold marriage certificates issued by mainland marriage registration authorities or Chinese embassies and consulates abroad;

（六）The parties shall possess the prescribed valid identity documents and written documents;

二、Procedures for Divorce Registration

（一）Application:Couples seeking a voluntary divorce shall sign a written divorce agreement, submit the application,together with valid documents and written materials,to the marriage registration authority, and completethe Application for Divorce Registration on site.

（二）Acceptance: The marriage registration authority shall examine the documents and written materials submitted by the applicants and interview them separately. Applications that complywith the relevant requirements shall be accepted,and a Receipt for Accepted Divorce Registration Application shall be issued. Those failing to meet the requirements shall be rejected. Where an applicant requests a Notice of Rejected Divorce Registration Application, the authority shall issue such a notice.

（三）30-day Period:Within 30 days after receiving the Receipt for Accepted Divorce Registration Application (the period shall commence on the day following the receipt of the application. If the last day of the period falls on a statutory holiday, the next working day after the holiday shall be deemed the last day of the period. Either party who no longer wishes to divorce may withdraw the application by presenting their valid identity document and the aforesaid receipt, and filling out the Application for Withdrawal of Divorce Registration Application in person. Upon verification, the marriage registration authority shall issue a Confirmation of Withdrawal of Divorce Registration Application. Within 30 days upon the expiration of the above period (the period shall commence on the day following the expiry date. If the last day of the period falls on a statutory holiday, the next working day after the holiday shall be deemed the last day of the period. Failure of both parties to apply together for divorce certificates shall be deemed a withdrawal of the divorce registration application.

（四）Review: Within 30 days upon the expiration of the aforesaid period (the period shall commence on the day following the expiry date. If the last day of the period falls on a statutory holiday, the next working day after the holiday shall be deemed the last day of the period. Both parties shall go through divorce registration formalities at the marriage registration authority with the prescribed valid documents and certificates. The authority shall verify the submitted documents and materials and conduct interviews. Where it is confirmed that the divorce is voluntary and the parties have reached full agreement on child support, property disposition and debt settlement. Both parties apply in person for divorce certificates, and the authority shall complete the registration on the spot. Applications that do not comply with divorce registration requirements shall be rejected. Where an applicant requests a Notice of Refusal to Handle Divorce Registration, the authority shall issue such a notice.

（五）Registration and Certificate Issuance: The marriage registration authority shall issue divorce certificates in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

三、Documents Submitted for Divorce Registration

（一） Marriage certificates issued by mainland marriage registration authorities or Chinese embassies and consulates abroad.

（二） A divorce agreement stating the parties’ voluntary intention to divorce and consensus on child support, property disposition, debt settlement and other related matters.

（三）Valid identity documents and written materials.

Mainland residents: Present a valid Resident Identity Card. Those unable to submit identity cards for special reasons may present valid temporary resident identity cards.

Hong Kong residents: Valid Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong Residents or Hong Kong Residence Permit, together with Hong Kong Identity Card.

Macao residents: Valid Mainland Travel Permit for Macao Residents or Macao Residence Permit, together with Macao Identity Card.

Taiwan residents: Valid Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, Taiwan Residence Permit, or other valid travel documents, together with a valid identity document issued in the Taiwan Region.

Overseas Chinese: Valid passports.

Foreign nationals: Valid passports or other valid international travel documents, or identity documents issued by competent Chinese authorities, such as the Foreign Permanent Resident Identity Card. (Applicants using the Foreign Permanent Resident Identity Card shall also provide their valid passport number.)

（四）The Application for Divorce Registration is completed on-site at the marriage registration authority.

四、Documents Required for Applying for Divorce Certificates

（一）Marriage certificates issued by mainland marriage registration authorities or Chinese embassies and consulates abroad.

（二）Valid identity documents and written materials.

Mainland residents: Present a valid Resident Identity Card. Those unable to submit identity cards for special reasons may present valid temporary resident identity cards.

Hong Kong residents: Valid Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong Residents or Hong Kong Residence Permit, together with Hong Kong Identity Card.

Macao residents: Valid Mainland Travel Permit for Macao Residents or Macao Residence Permit, together with Macao Identity Card.

Taiwan residents: Valid Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, Taiwan Residence Permit, or other valid travel documents, together with a valid identity document issued in the Taiwan Region.

Overseas Chinese: Valid passports.

Foreign nationals: Valid passports or other valid international travel documents, or identity documents issued by competent Chinese authorities, such as the Foreign Permanent Resident Identity Card. (Applicants using the Foreign Permanent Resident Identity Card shall also provide their valid passport number.)

（三）Three copies of the divorce agreement signed by both parties in the presence of a marriage registrar.

（四）Two recent 2-inch bare-headed, half-length individual photos of each party, in the same style.

（五）Relevant certificates of information change issued by competent authorities if the applicant’s identity or personal information has been altered.

（六）The Receipt for Accepted Divorce Registration Application, or a written explanation if the receipt is lost.

五、General Procedures for Divorce Registration

Divorce registration shall be processed in the following sequence: Application → Acceptance → 30-day Period → Review → Registration and Certificate Issuance.