The family planning policy implemented by the state is to encourage a couple to have two children.
If a family gives birth to two or less children, there is no need to go through the birth license and examination and approval procedures, and a free registration service system is implemented. You can go to the family planning office where either spouse is registered to consult and handle the registration procedures for two children.
Population and family planning law of the peoples Republic of China
Article 18 The State encourages a couple to have two children. Those who meet the requirements stipulated by laws and regulations may ask for another child. Specific measures shall be formulated by the people's congresses of provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government or their standing committees.
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The main function of birth certificate
1. After marriage, both men and women must first apply for a family planning service certificate if they want to have children. When giving birth to a child, relevant departments should check it, such as hospitals and family planning departments. This certificate is equivalent to a business license. With this birth certificate, it means that the state recognizes that you have legal children.
2. If you are pregnant for 7 months, you should start to apply for maternity insurance with this maternity service certificate.
3. Couples of childbearing age receive perinatal medical care services with the "Birth Service Certificate", and choose to participate in publicity, consultation and training according to their needs, and receive reproductive health care and contraceptive services.
4. Give the newborn an account. Couples who have received the "Maternity Service Certificate" shall go through the formalities for the newborn to enter the household with the "Maternity Service Certificate" and the "Birth Medical Certificate" issued by medical institutions after the birth of their children.
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