Virgin Islands(U.S) - Obtain a Certified Copy of Birth Record

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Procedure

By Mail

Send the completed, notarized application TO THE DISTRICT WHERE THE BIRTH OCCURRED.

Virgin Islands Department of Health

St. Thomas/St. John District

Office of Vital Records and Statistics

1303 Hospital Ground, Suite 10

St. Thomas, VI 00802

OR

Virgin Islands Department of Health

St. Croix District

Office of Vital Records and Statistics

3500 Estate Richmond

St. Croix, VI 00820

Do not forget to include the following:

• Photocopy of your valid, picture identification document.
• Certified copy of court/appointment document if applying as legal representative or legal guardian.
• United States Postal Money Order in the amount of $15.00, made payable to the Virgin Islands Department of Health. (NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED)
• Stamped envelope in the amount of $5.60 for return by certified mail or $18.30 for return by express mail.

In Person

You may obtain a certified copy of birth record in person in these following locations (Walk-in Service is available between 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.) :

Virgin Islands Department of Health
John Moorehead Complex, Hospital Ground
(located directly behind Lionel Roberts Stadium)
St. Thomas, VI Tel#: (340) 774-9000 ext. 4685

Virgin Islands Department of Health
Charles Harwood Memorial Complex
3500 Estate Richmond, Christiansted
St. Croix, VI Tel#: (340) 773-1311 ext. 3086

Virgin Islands Department of Health
Morris F. De Castro Clinic
B and C Strand Street, Cruz Bay
St. John, VI Tel#: (340) 776-6400 ext. 6014

NOTES:

• Make sure that you properly complete an application to avoid any delay.
• If a record is not found, a certified No record found letter will be issued.

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Required Documents

• Completed request form
• Photocopy of your valid, picture identification document such as your drivers license, passport, military identification card, permanent resident card, state issued identification card, employee identification card, or school identification card.
• Certified copy of court/appointment document if applying as legal representative or legal guardian.
• United States Postal Money Order in the amount of $15.00, made payable to the Virgin Islands Department of Health. (NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED)
• Stamped envelope in the amount of $5.60 for return by certified mail or $18.30 for return by express mail.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Health

St. Croix Office
Charles Harwood Complex
3500 Est. Richmond
Christiansted, VI 00820
Voice: (340) 773-1311

St. Thomas / St. John Office
1303 Hospital Ground Suite 10
Charlotte Amalie
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Voice: (340) 774-9000

Eligibility

You may obtain this type of certificate if:

• You are the person listed on the record and you are at least 18 years.
• You are the parent or legal guardian of the minor person listed on the record.
• You are a party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order or power of attorney.
• You are an attorney representing the person listed on the record.

Fees

• Birth Verification Fee: $6.00
• Birth Certificate Fee: $15.00

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Affidavit for Release of Certified Copy of Birth Record
• Application for Certified Copy of Birth Record

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Instructions

• A Birth Verification is an abstract from the birth record that gives the name and date of birth.
• A certificate is an abstract from the birth record that gives the name, date of birth, gender,

place of birth and parents names.

Required Information

Birth Record Information:

• Name On Record
• Date Of Birth
• Place Of Birth (City And Island)
• Gender
• Fathers Name
• Fathers Place Of Birth
• Fathers Physical Address (At Time Of Birth Of Person Whose Record Is Requested)
• Fathers Age At Birth (Of Person Whose Record Is Requested)
• Mothers Name
• Mothers Place Of Birth
• Mothers Physical Address (At Time Of Birth Of Person Whose Record Is Requested)
• Mothers Age At Birth (Of Person Whose Record Is Requested)

Applicant Information:

• Applicant's Name
• Mailing Address
• Type Of Photo Id, Photo Id#
• Relationship To Person on Record
• Purpose For Which Record Is Requested
• Amount Enclosed, Money Order ID #

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Following are procedures on how you can obtain a certified copy of birth record in U.S. Virgin Islands.

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External Links

• Virgin Islands Department of Health :

http://www.healthvi.org/forms/index.html

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