<![CDATA[Marriage registration is an important aspect of the family law system in Indonesia as it relates to legal certainty, protection of women's and children's rights, and orderly population administration. However, in practice, there are still rural communities that conduct marriages without official registration. This phenomenon also occurs in Pasrepan Village, Pasrepan District, Pasuruan Regency. This study aims to examine the level of community understanding regarding the importance of marriage registration and to analyze how this practice is viewed from the perspectives of Islamic law and Indonesian positive law. The study was conducted from January to February 2025 using a qualitative approach through observation, interviews, and documentation involving members of the local community. The collected data were analyzed descriptively to illustrate the social conditions and legal awareness of the community regarding marriage registration. The results show that some community members still believe that a marriage that is valid according to religious norms is sufficient without official registration by the state. Limited understanding of the legal function of marriage registration, along with socio-cultural factors, contributes to the persistence of this practice. From the perspective of Islamic law, marriage registration can be understood as an effort to safeguard public welfare (maslahah) and to ensure legal protection for family members. Therefore, increasing legal education and public awareness is essential to encourage communities to register marriages in accordance with applicable legal regulations.]]>
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