How to Marry in the Virgin Islands

Virgin Islands Marriage Law Requirements

British Virgin Islands

What are the legal requirements to get married in the British Virgin Island?
Legal age for marriage is 18 years for both men and women. If under 18 years old then parental consent is required.
Bride and Groom may not be closely related by blood.

Two witnesses are required.

How long do I have to be resident in the British Virgin Islands before I can get married?
You must be in the British Virgin Islands for at least three business days before the wedding can take place as a special marriage licence takes three days to be processed.
After applying for the licence you should confirm the date of your marriage with the Registrar’s Office.

Getting a marriage licence
You must apply for a marriage licence at the Registrar General’s Office in Tortola. The licence is valid for three months.
You must have two witnesses present to sign the application for a marriage licence form although these do not have to be the same witnesses as at your marriage.

What legal papers do I need to take with me?
Passports.

You must buy BVI postage stamps for a Special Licence.
If you have been divorced then the final divorce papers must be shown.
If you are widowed then the death certificate of your previous spouse must be shown.

US Virgin Islands

What are the legal requirements to get married in the US Virgin Island?
Legal age for marriage is 18 years for both men and women. If under 18 years old then parental consent is required.
Bride and Groom may not be closely related by blood.

Two witnesses are required.

How long do I have to be resident in the US Virgin Islands before I can get married?
There are no residency requirements to marry in the US Virgin Islands if you complete the paperwork before arrival. Otherwise 8 days from receipt of notarised application.

Getting a marriage licence
You must fill in an application form and send it to the Territorial Court of the US Virgin Islands, and then wait for 8 days before you can marry.

What legal papers do I need to take with me?
Passports and birth certificates.

Letter stating dates of visit, length of stay and preferred wedding date. Sent in with the licence application. 
If you have been divorced then the final divorce papers must be shown. If in USVI then a certified copy must also be shown.
If you are widowed then the death certificate of your previous spouse must be shown.