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 Territorial
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.
· 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 Territorial Courts 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:
Territorial
Court of the Virgin Islands
P.O. Box 70
St. Thomas, USVI 00804
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