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

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ProcedureEdit

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 death 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 DocumentsEdit

  • 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 & ContactsEdit

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



EligibilityEdit

Death Verification: Anyone may obtain a copy of the death verification.


Death Certificate:

  • Parent, legal guardian or sibling of the person listed on the record.
  • Party entitled to receive the record as a result of a court order.
  • An attorney representing the estate of the person listed on the record.
  • Anyone who can establish that the record is needed for settlement of estate, entitled benefits, or other proper purpose.



FeesEdit

  • Death Verification Fee: $6.00
A verification is an abstract from the death record that gives the name and date of death
  • Death Certificate Fee: $15.00
A certificate is an abstract from the death record that gives the name, date of death, gender, place of death and cause of death.



ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever



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InstructionsEdit

  • A verification is an abstract from the death record that gives the name and date of death
  • A certificate is an abstract from the death record that gives the name, date of death, gender, place of death and cause of death.



Required InformationEdit

Death Record Information:

  • Name on Record
  • Date Of Death
  • Place Of Death (City And Island)
  • Fathers Name
  • Mothers Name


Applicant Information:

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



Need for the DocumentEdit

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



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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

  • Virgin Islands Department of Health :
http://www.healthvi.org/forms/index.html



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