<![CDATA[This research explores the administrative practice at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) in IV Koto Sub-district, Agam Regency, which mandates first-born female prospective brides to submit a photocopy of their parents' marriage certificate as an administrative prerequisite for marriage. This policy warrants examination as it lacks explicit stipulation in the Minister of Religious Affairs Regulation Number 20 of 2019 concerning Marriage Registration. This study aims to identify the underlying reasons for implementing this requirement at KUA IV Koto and to evaluate it through the lens of mashlahah mursalah. Employing a qualitative field research approach, data were collected through interviews with the Head of KUA and prospective brides, supplemented by observation and documentation. The analysis was conducted using mashlahah mursalah theory. The findings reveal that the photocopy requirement serves as a precautionary measure to authenticate the validity of the marriage guardian (wali) and to ensure the clarity of the prospective bride's lineage. Although this policy lacks a specific legal foundation in statutory regulations, it seeks to establish orderly administration and prevent errors in guardian designation. From the mashlahah mursalah perspective, this policy embodies benefit (maslahah) as it supports the preservation of lineage (hifẓ al-nasl) and provides legal certainty, while adhering to the principle of convenience to avoid unduly burdening the community.]]>
