Virgin Islands(U.S) - Obtain a Marriage License

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Procedure

1. To obtain a marriage license both applicants must come in to the Family Division of the Superior Court in the judicial district in which they desire to be married.
2. Complete an application form.
3. Additional requirements for applicants who were previously married, he or she must bring with them a certified copy of their Divorce Decree. If either applicant is a widow or widower, he or she must bring a certified copy of their spouse's Death Certificate.
4. Pay the $100.00 non-refundable application fee which must be paid when you file your Marriage Application. There is a non refundable Hundred Dollar ($100.00) application fee, which must be paid when the marriage license is picked up after the eight (8) day period for posting in accordance with 16 V.I. Code Ann. 37.

For parties residing off-island

1. For parties who reside off-island and would like to know more on how they can get married in the Virgin Islands, please be informed that upon calling the Family Division, the clerk will obtain pertinent contact information from you.
2. A Marriage Information Fact, an Application for Marriage License and a License and Certificate of Marriage will be forwarded to you.
3. Applicants arriving from off island should attach a letter with the application detailing the date of their visit, the length of their stay; the date of preference if desirous of having the marriage performed by a judge.

Note: When you apply for a marriage license, there are no requirements for physical examination or blood tests.

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Required Documents

• For applicants who were previously married, he or she must bring with them a certified copy of their Divorce Decree.
• If either applicant is a widow or widower, he or she must bring a certified copy of their spouse's Death Certificate.

Office Locations & Contacts

Superior Court of the Virgin Islands

Division of St. Thomas/St. John

St. Thomas

Physical Address
Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
Alexander A. Farrelly Justice Center
1st Floor, East Wing, Room E111
5400 Veteran's Drive
St. Thomas, VI 00802

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 70
St. Thomas, VI 00804

St. John *

Physical Address
Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
Boulon Center
St. John, VI 00830
(340) 776-6323
Scheduled Days of Operation

Note: *All correspondence should be sent to St. Thomas

All divisions: (340) 774-6680

Fax: (340) 776-8690

Division of St. Croix

Physical Address
Superior Court of the Virgin Islands
R. H. Amphlett Leader
Justice Complex
1st Floor, Room 101
RR1 9000
Kingshill, VI 00850

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 929
Christiansted, VI 00821

All divisions: (340) 778-9750
Fax: (340) 778-4044

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Fees

There is a Hundred Dollar ($100.00) non-refundable application fee which must be paid with the filing of the Marriage Application. There is a non refundable Hundred Dollar ($100.00) application fee, which must be paid when the marriage license is picked up after the eight (8) day period for posting in accordance with 16 V.I. Code Ann. 37.

Validity

There is an eight (8) day period of posting of marriage applications, except where previously granted an exemption by the Court.

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External Links

• Superior Court of the Virgin Islands:

http://www.visuperiorcourt.org/FAQ/FAQ_Family.aspx#a1_1

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