anchor.diff:  
   An affidavit is a religious document. If you do not want to swear a religious oath, you can sign an affirmation instead.
   
  -s1. Download an [affirmation](/government/publications/affirmation-form-china) or [affidavit](/government/publications/affidavit-form-china).
  -s2. Fill it in on your computer - it won't be accepted if it's handwritten.
  -s3. Make an appointment to swear your affirmation or affidavit at [the embassy in Beijing](https://www.book-consular-appointment.service.gov.uk/TimeSelection?location=100&service=13) or the consulate in [Shanghai](https://www.book-consular-appointment.service.gov.uk/TimeSelection?location=77&service=13) or [Guangzhou](https://www.book-consular-appointment.service.gov.uk/TimeSelection?location=63&service=13).
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  +s1. [Download an affirmation](/government/publications/affirmation-form-china) or [download an affidavit](/government/publications/affidavit-form-china).
  +s2. Fill it in on your computer - it will not be accepted if it's handwritten.
  +s3. Make an appointment to swear your affirmation or affidavit at [the embassy in Beijing](https://www.book-consular-appointment.service.gov.uk/TimeSelection?location=100&service=13) or the [consulate in Shanghai](https://www.book-consular-appointment.service.gov.uk/TimeSelection?location=77&service=13) or the [Guangzhou consulate](https://www.book-consular-appointment.service.gov.uk/TimeSelection?location=63&service=13).
   
   You’ll need to bring:
   
  
positive.code: 
  ^If your divorce, civil partnership dissolution or annulment took place outside the UK, you’ll need evidence that you or your ex partner lived in or were a national of that country at the time.^
  
  You need to [get your supporting documents legalised](/get-document-legalised) and [get them translated](/government/publications/china-list-of-lawyers) if they’re not in English or Chinese.
  
  ## Get married
  
  
negative.code: 
  You do not need to register your marriage in the UK.
  
  If your partner is not a British citizen, they can apply for [British citizenship](/becoming-a-british-citizen/if-your-spouse-is-a-british-citizen) once they’ve lived in the UK for 3 years.
  