Household registration book refers to a thin book of registered residents' names, places of origin, date of birth, education, occupation, etc. China's household registration book is a basic household administration document that comprehensively reflects the basic population information such as the personal identity of the registered population. Its functions are:
It has the legal effect of proving citizenship and family members, and is the main basis for household registration authorities to conduct household registration and verification.
The householder shall properly keep the household registration book, and it is strictly forbidden to alter, transfer or lend it without permission. If it is lost, it must be reported to the household registration authority immediately and reissued.
The right to register the household registration book belongs to the household registration authority, and no other unit or individual may make any record in the book.
If there is any increase or decrease in personnel or change in registered items, the household shall report to the household registration authority with the household registration book.
If the whole family moves out of the household registration jurisdiction, it shall hand over the household registration book to the household registration authority.