How to apply for a child’s household registration in Nanjing: the latest policies and application guidelines
Recently, discussions about Nanjing’s household registration policy have become a hot topic, especially the issue of minors’ household registration. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days on the Internet to sort out the latest policies, required materials and procedures for child household registration in Nanjing, and provide structured data reference.
1. Interpretation of hot topics in Nanjing’s child settlement policy

According to the latest household registration management regulations of Nanjing City, minors can settle in Nanjing in the following ways:
| Settlement type | Applicable conditions | Policy basis |
|---|---|---|
| Settled down with parents | One parent is registered in Nanjing | Article 12 of the "Nanjing Household Registration Administrative Measures" |
| Talent introduction and migration | Parents meet the qualifications for talent introduction | "Nanjing Talent Residence Measures" |
| Adoption and settlement | Legally adopted minors | Relevant provisions of the Adoption Law |
2. List of materials required for processing
According to the latest announcement from the government service platform, the following materials are required to apply for a child’s Nanjing household registration:
| Material type | Specific requirements | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| medical birth certificate | Original and copy | Need to be stamped with the official seal of the hospital |
| Parents ID card | Originals and copies of both parties | Second-generation ID card within the validity period |
| Household register | Original copy of parents’ household register | Including home page and personal page |
| marriage certificate | Marriage certificate/divorce agreement | Proof of custody required for divorce |
| Property certificate | Real estate certificate or lease registration | Not necessary but affects school districting |
3. Detailed explanation of the handling process
According to the latest application experience of netizens, the process for children to settle in Nanjing can be divided into the following steps:
| steps | Handling content | Processing time limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Make an appointment online | Make an appointment through the "Nanjing Public Security" WeChat official account | 1-3 working days in advance |
| 2. Preliminary review of materials | Review materials at the household registration window of the police station | Completed on the spot |
| 3. Fill out the application form | "Household Declaration Registration Form" | Guardian signature required |
| 4. Approval processing | Internal review and approval by public security organs | 3-7 working days |
| 5. Get a new account | Replace new household registration book | Instant processing |
4. Answers to hot questions
Based on recent data from the 12345 government hotline, the following high-frequency consultation questions have been sorted out:
| question | Official reply | Relevant basis |
|---|---|---|
| How to settle down a child born out of wedlock | A paternity test report is required | "Regulations on the Registration and Management of Permanent Households in Jiangsu Province" |
| Settlement of children with collective household registration | Can stay in a collective household with parents | Nanjing Household Registration Management Rules |
| Inter-provincial migration processing cycle | Generally takes 10-15 working days | Cross-provincial regulations |
5. Things to note
1.School district recognition time: Settling down before May 31 each year will affect the division of school districts that year, and it has recently become the focus of parents' attention.
2.Material validity period: The medical birth certificate must be within the validity period. If it expires, it must be renewed by the original issuing institution.
3.Agency request: Non-guardian agents need to provide a notarized power of attorney. Recently, there have been many cases of refusal due to incomplete materials.
4.Policy changes: From April 2023, Nanjing will implement "Yangtze River Delta" household registration facilitation measures, and the time limit for related business processing will be shortened by 30%.
5.Online processing: Some simple businesses can be handled through the "Jiangsu Government Service Network", but on-site verification is still required for the first settlement.
It is recommended to conduct intelligent consultation through the "Nanjing Public Security" WeChat official account before handling, or call the household registration consultation hotline 025-84420000 to obtain the latest information. Recently, as the school season is approaching, the household registration windows of each police station have a heavy business volume, so it is recommended to handle the registration at off-peak hours.