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
Mail documents
to :
Family Division
- Superior Court United States Virgin Islands
PO Box 929
Christainsted, VI 00821-0929
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Fees
All fees must be paid by certified check, money order, or by cash, when
paying in person. Nonrefundable fee for Marriage Application: $50 License
Fee: $50
Court Office
Hours
8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except holidays. For a fee of $150,
the court will open on Saturday, except on Carnival Saturday, and you
must call in advance. 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.
You can contact
the court directly (to request your application) at 340-778-9750 -- ask
for the family division.
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