(1) If the receiving unit can handle the application on the spot, it shall do so immediately; if it cannot do so on the spot, it shall issue an "Application Acceptance Receipt" (see Annex 1.docx) to the applicant and complete the application within three working days.

(2) If the situation is complicated, with the approval of the head of the public security bureau, an investigation and verification process may be conducted in accordance with the review procedure. The time for investigation and verification shall not be included in the processing period. If the investigation and verification process requires cooperation from the parties, the parties shall cooperate.

The following situations are considered complicated:

* The identity of the applicant needs to be further verified;

* Other units need to cooperate in the investigation and verification;

*The parties refuse to cooperate with the investigation and verification process;

* There are other situations that need to be investigated and verified.