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St. Croix Marriage License Requirements

St. Croix is a wonderful place to get married. Our island has something special to offer honeymooners with its un-crowded beaches and romantic courtyard dining that sets the tone for your private getaway. Several businesses on St. Croix cater to couples that want to get married here - private yachts, ministers, photographers, beauty salons, musicians. Leave it to St. Croix to make your dreams come true.

When applying for a marriage license in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the following is required:

  1. The Marriage Application Form -- click here to download forms

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.
  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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
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