Virgin Islands(U.S) - Obtain a Duplicate Drivers License

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Procedure

1. Complete an Affidavit (purchased at the BMV), have it notarized and returned to the BMV.
2. Submit any of the following documents along with your affidavit:
   A valid U.S. Passport or Passport Card along with your Social Security Card.
   Certified Birth Certificate with a government issued picture I.D. such as a Voter's Registration Card, Military I.D., etc. and your Social Security Card.
   Permanent Resident Card along with your Social Security Card
   A valid Employment Authorization Card along with your Social Security Card. The License will not be extended beyond expiration date
   Certificate of Naturalization along with a government issued picture I.D. and your Social Security Card. **Naturalization Certificate Number will be noted in BMV's files but a copy will not be made.
   Certificate of Citizenship (Department of Homeland Security issued Form N-560 or N-561) along with your Social Security Card.

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Required Documents

Bring any of the following documents to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) to obtain a duplicate license:

• A valid U.S. Passport or Passport Card along with your Social Security Card.
• Certified Birth Certificate with a government issued picture I.D. such as a Voter's Registration Card, Military I.D., etc. and your Social Security Card.
• Permanent Resident Card along with your Social Security Card
• A valid Employment Authorization Card along with your Social Security Card. The License will not be extended beyond expiration date
• Certificate of Naturalization along with a government issued picture I.D. and your Social Security Card. **Naturalization Certificate Number will be noted in BMV's files but a copy will not be made.
• Certificate of Citizenship (Department of Homeland Security issued Form N-560 or N-561) along with your Social Security Card.

In addition to the above documents, Duplicate Licenses require an Affidavit (purchased at the BMV), filled out, notarized and returned to the BMV.

Office Locations & Contacts

Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles

St. Croix Office
Patrick Sweeney Police Headquarters
RR 02 St. Croix 00851
Phone: (340)713-4268

Office Hours:
Vehicle Inspection: 8:00am - 2:45pm (Atlantic Standard Time)
Driver's License and Registration 8:00am - 3:00pm (Atlantic Standard Time)

St. Thomas Office
No. 72 Sub-Base
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone: (340) 774-4268

Office Hours:
Vehicle Inspection: 8:00am - 2:45pm (Atlantic Standard Time)
Driver's License and Registration 8:00am - 3:00pm (Atlantic Standard Time)

St. John Office
Government Complex
Cruz Bay, St. John V.I. 00831
Phone: (340) 776-6262

Office Hours:
Vehicle Inspection: 8:00am - 2:45pm (Atlantic Standard Time)
Driver's License and Registration 8:00am - 3:00pm (Atlantic Standard Time)

Eligibility

No person under 18 years of age shall be granted a license to operate a motor vehicle, and no owner or other person having the custody of a motor vehicle shall permit his motor vehicle to be operated by any person under 18 years of age, except that:

• Licenses may be granted to persons 16 or more years of age to operate motor scooters, mopeds or motor bicycles of a weight not to exceed 300 lbs and powered by a motor not more than 50 cc capacity;
• Learners permits may be granted to persons 16 or more years of age;
• Licenses may be granted to persons 16 or more years of age to operate motor vehicles provided that they have successfully completed an approved Driver Education Program. No license shall be issued under this section to any minor less than 18 years of age, unless sooner emancipated, except upon the written consent to the issuance of such license and the written assumption of financial responsibility for damages resulting from any torts committed by the minor arising from his operations of a motor vehicle, by the parent, guardian or other person responsible for the care, custody or control of such minor. School I.D. accepted.

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Need for the Document

A driving license is an official document which states that a person may operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway.

Following are procedures on how you can obtain a duplicate driver's license in Virgin Islands.

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External Links

• Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles:

http://usvibmv.org/parking_permits.php

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