St. Croix Wedding Guidelines

US Virgin Islands

1. The Marriage Application Form The form must be typed or printed by the applicants. This form requests:

	Full name
	Age at last birthday
	Social Security number
	Date of birth
	Nationality
	Place of usual residence
	The name of parents
	Previous marital status

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

2. Post 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: $25 Marriage License: $25

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. You can contact the court directly to request your application at 340-778-9750. Ask for the "family division".

Picture by Island Bride

Picture by Lee A. Lashley

Picture by Island Bride

Picture by Lee A. Lashley