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U.S. Virgin Islands: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide

Vital Records

Based on the date of the vital event (birth, death, marriage, divorce), determine whether you are seeking a state, territory, county, or parish level record. If the record you are seeking has been digitized, you can access it online, through the projects described below. If it has not been digitized or if you need a certified copy, contact the appropriate state or county office to view the record.

Timeline of Vital Records

Birth Records
  • Department of Health Vital Statistics Charles Harwood Memorial Hospital for St. Croix: 1840;- Present
  • Department of Health Vital Statistics Knud Hansen Complex for St. John and St. Thomas: 1906 - Present
Death Records
  • Department of Health Vital Statistics Charles Harwood Memorial Hospital for St. Croix: 1840 - Present
  • Department of Health Vital Statistics Knud Hansen Complex for St. John and St. Thomas: 1906 - Present
Marriage Records
  • Bureau of Vital Records and Statistical Services
    • Note: Certified copies are not available. Inquiries will be forwarded to the appropriate office.
  • Chief Deputy Clerk Family Division Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands (St. Croix)
  • Clerk of the Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands Family Division (St. John and St. Thomas)
Divorce Records
  • Bureau of Vital Records and Statistical Services
    • Note: Certified copies are not available. Inquiries will be forwarded to the appropriate office.
  • Chief Deputy Clerk Family Division Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands (St. Croix)
  • Clerk of the Territorial Court of the Virgin Islands Family Division(St. John and St. Thomas)

Online Resources for Vital Records

The subscription resources marked with a padlock are available to researchers on-site at the Library of Congress. If you are unable to visit the Library, you may be able to access these resources through your local public or academic library.

Using Ancestry Library Edition for the U.S. Virgin Islands

Begin your search through Ancestry's vast collections, by viewing the list designated as U.S. Virgin Islands records External.

Using FamilySearch for U.S. Virgin Islands

FamilySearch provides useful state and county wikis that make excellent starting points for research. The U.S. Virgin Islands Wiki External includes links to its three districts.

FamilySearch has digitized many of its microfilms containing county courthouse records including birth, death, and marriage. Not all records have been indexed yet, so search engine results may NOT show you the full range of FamilySearch data. You must browse the FamilySearch catalog External listings for each of the three districts to view the full set of records available. The vast amount of accessible original records is well worth your time to explore.

Obtaining Copies of Vital Records

Visit U.S. Virgin Islands Vital Records to learn instructions for obtaining copies of vital records.

Published Vital Records

Below are selected print publications for statewide vital records. The following titles link to fuller bibliographic information in the Library of Congress Online Catalog. Links to additional online content are included when available.

To locate additional published materials, go to the Print Resources section of this guide for search tips on locating published county courthouse records, abstracts, and indexes that may aide you in locating original records at the county level.

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