Core Points - The newly revised "Beijing Marriage Registration Work Standards" has been issued, providing free certificate issuance services for marriage registration [1][2] - The standards consist of 13 chapters and 184 articles, detailing the responsibilities and functions of marriage registration authorities [1] - The aim is to strengthen legal awareness, promote civilized marriage customs, and eliminate traditional practices such as high bride prices [1] Group 1 - The marriage registration authorities will offer simplified, wedding-style, and collective certificate issuance services, with the latter two requiring prior appointment [1] - The certificate issuance process includes inquiry, notification, oath-taking, certificate issuance, and blessings, with optional additional rituals based on the couple's requests [1] - The standards emphasize that marriage registration authorities must not charge fees or engage in any profit-making activities [2] Group 2 - Specific requirements for the setup of certificate issuance halls have been outlined, including the need for a certificate table and seating for friends and family [2] - Marriage registration locations should be conveniently located with good surrounding environments and equipped with necessary public service facilities [2] - The standards also call for the establishment of cultural display areas related to marriage customs within the registration venues [2]