Virgin Islands Marriage Licence Instructions, Getting Married in St. Thomas

INSTRUCTIONS FOR V.I. MARRIAGE LICENSE

There are two forms needed - an Application for Marriage License and License and Certificate of Marriage. PLEASE follow these instructions carefully as the Superior Court is very strict about the exactness of the forms. Forms that do not comply with instructions will not be accepted by the Territorial Court. The applications must reach the court house office a minimum of 8 days prior to the wedding.

BOTH FORMS MUST BE TYPED OR IN VERY NEAT PRINT - no cursive

I. APPLICATION FOR MARRIAGE LICENSE

· This form must be filled out in its entirety by both you and your fiancé.
· Under "Permanent Residence" and "Usual Residence", please provide your complete physical address with zip code (no PO Boxes).
· Do not use any abbreviations, abbreviations for states are not accepted.
· Previous marital status refers to that of the individuals applying for a license.
· This form must be signed by each of you.
· The lines "License issued this…", "Filed this…" and "By Deputy Clerk are to be left blank.

II. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE

· Lines 1-16 (Groom - Bride - and Signature sections) and 27-30 (bottom Groom & Bride sections must be filled out by both you and your fiancé.
· Please note on lines 4a and 11a the CITY AND STATE is required.
· Please note on lines 4b and 11b the month must be spelled out.
· Please TYPE or Print neatly and do not use any abbreviations.
· The complete street address, city and zip code are required on lines 3a and 10a.
· The form must be signed by each of you.

III. IN CASE OF DISSOLUTION OF PRIOR MARRIAGE

· If either applicant has had a prior marriage the courts require a CERTIFIED divorce decree. This must be the complete decree and must be CERTIFIED with a judge's signature, a copy of a certified will not do. The Supperior Court must keep the decree so if you do not wish to give up your original you can order another CERTIFIED decree by contacting the court that issued the divorce.
· If either applicant has been widowed, a copy of the death certificate must be attached. No physical examination or blood test is required. Please send both forms, along with decrees if applicable and an informal note referring to your wedding date by Priority Mail to:

Supperior Court of the Virgin Islands
P.O. Box 70
St. Thomas, USVI 00804

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