St. Croix Weddings
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands is a wonderful place for your wedding, commitment ceremony, vow renewal, and honeymoon

WHAT IS REQUIRED?

Completing the legal requirements for getting married on St. Croix is easy.

Here's what you need:

1. The Marriage Application Form (CLICK here to download the form in PDF format)  and Certificate of Marriage  (CLICK here to download)
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)
        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
    Christiansted, 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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