Getting Legally Married in St. Thomas: Requirements for US Couples
Legal ceremony availableWhat the law requires
St. Thomas is US soil: US citizens fly with a REAL ID (no passport) and the marriage is recognized in all 50 states. Apply to the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, Family Division ($100 application + $100 license, payable to the court); there is an 8-day posting period after the court receives the application, so apply at least 8 working days and up to 12 months before the wedding (online pre-filing available). No blood test and no residency requirement. A Superior Court judge can perform the ceremony for $400, or use any authorized officiant; the license is valid for 3 months.
Do your guests need a visa?
No visa for US passport holders on a typical wedding-length stay in US Virgin Islands. Guests just need a passport valid for the travel dates (six months beyond, to be safe).
Marriage laws and document requirements change. Confirm with your planner or the country's consulate before you book.
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