St. Croix Marriage License Requirements
When applying for a marriage license in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the following is required:
Download Application for Marriage License Form
Download Marriage License and Certificate Form
The form must be typed or printed by the applicants.
This form requests:
Full name and age at last birthday
Social Security number
Date of birth
Nationality and place of usual residence
The name of parents (present and maiden)
Previous marital status (widowed, divorced or annulled)
After completion, and before returning the form to the Territorial Court, applicants must appear before a
notary public and have the application notarized. If either or both applicants have been divorced, it is
required that a certified copy of the divorce decree be filed along with the application.
Applicants should also attach a letter to the court detailing the following:
The date of arrival to the island
The length of their stay
Desired date of the ceremony, if the couple is requesting that a judge perform the ceremony.
Posting the Application
Upon receipt of the notarized application at the Territorial Court, an eight-day waiting period is required.
During this time, the couple's application is posted for public inspection.
Examination of Applicants for Marriage License
Before a marriage license can be issued, applicants are required to personally appear before the Clerk of
the Court, or her designee, to be examined under oath. Some form of identification is required. Note: No
physical examination or blood test is required.
Fees
All fees must be paid by certified check, money order, or by cash, when paying in person.
Nonrefundable fee for Marriage Application: $50
Marriage License: $50
Court Office Hours
8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays and on Saturdays from 10 am to noon, except on
Carnival Saturday. Additionally, by pre-arrangement and $150 per couple surcharge, the court will be
available on Sundays and holidays between 9:30 am and 10:30 am.
Mailing Address
You can print, fill out and mail forms ahead of time. We recommend you use United States Priority Mail with
return receipt.
Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands, Family Division
PO Box 929
Christiansted, VI 00821
Or call them at 340-778-9750
Information may be subject to change at anytime without notice. Please contact the Territorial Court for
complete information.