Virgin Islands(U.S) - Register a Vehicle

ProcedureEdit

Vehicle Registration

Have your vehicle inspected, upon passing inspection, the Motor Vehicle seal shall be affixed onto the registration form and initialed by the inspector.
Upon verification and payment of traffic tickets with the Superior Court, registration will then be updated. Customers are then required to pay the necessary fees before receiving the updated registration.

New Registration

To those registering a new vehicle(s) for the first time you will need to present the Certificate of Title (photocopies will not be accepted unless it is presented with a lien placement letter).
Make sure that the Highway Tax is paid as well as insurance. The names on all documents must correspond.

Late Registration

In order for your vehicle to be allowed to come to the Bureau for inspection and registration when it is late, you (the owner) must first purchase a Special Permit from the BMV which permits the driver to move the vehicle from its location to a pre-designated point.
A vehicle considered for late registration because said vehicle was undergoing repairs, an Affidavit for Late Registration must be purchased and notarized stating reason and noting that a certified mechanic can attest to the fact that the vehicle was under repair. This form may not necessarily prohibit the owner from paying the necessary late fees.

Duplicate Registration

You must purchase and complete an affidavit stating the reason for obtaining a new copy, have it notarized.
All duplicate copies of registration may be obtained by the registered owner after proof of identity is shown. In the event that the registered owner is unable to come in person, he/she may send a designee with a notarized letter giving authorization.

Service Members Vehicle Registration

To all family members of service members serving in the Armed Forces of the United States who were born in the Virgin Islands or inducted from the Virgin Islands: Their personal vehicles being used in the state, territory or commonwealth in which their base or post of the Armed Forces are located, may apply to have their vehicles registered in the Virgin Islands. However, the base or post commander must provide a written statement or certificate showing that the vehicle is in satisfactory condition in order to insure safety on the public highways. Evidence of adequate vehicle insurance for that state, territory or commonwealth must also be attached.

Service members who are domicile on St. Croix are required to submit their requests to:

The Director, Bureau of Motor Vehicles,

Patrick Sweeney Police Headquarters,

RR-02, Kingshill, St. Croix, V.I. 00850.

In the St. Thomas/ St. John district, requests should be sent to:

The Assistant Director, Bureau of Motor Vehicles,

No. 72 Sub-Base, St. Thomas, V.I. 00802.

If you have any questions, contact BMV at (340) 713-4260 or (340) 774-4268.

Required DocumentsEdit

Vehicle Registration:

Completed registration form

New Registration:

Certificate of Title (photocopies will not be accepted unless it is presented with a lien placement letter).
Vehicle insurance

Late Registration:

A Special Permit from the BMV which permits the driver to move the vehicle from its location to a pre-designated point.
Affidavit for Late Registration

Duplicate Registration:

Notarized affidavit
Proof of identity
In the event that the registered owner is unable to come in person: a notarized letter giving authorization.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles

St. Croix Office
Patrick Sweeney Police Headquarters
RR 02 St. Croix 00851
Phone: (340)713-4268

Office Hours:
Vehicle Inspection: 8:00am - 2:45pm (Atlantic Standard Time)
Driver's License and Registration 8:00am - 3:00pm (Atlantic Standard Time)

St. Thomas Office
No. 72 Sub-Base
St. Thomas, VI 00802
Phone: (340) 774-4268

Office Hours:
Vehicle Inspection: 8:00am - 2:45pm (Atlantic Standard Time)
Driver's License and Registration 8:00am - 3:00pm (Atlantic Standard Time)

St. John Office
Government Complex
Cruz Bay, St. John V.I. 00831
Phone: (340) 776-6262

Office Hours:
Vehicle Inspection: 8:00am - 12pm (Atlantic Standard Time)
Driver's License and Registration 8:00am - 3:00pm (Atlantic Standard Time)

EligibilityEdit

All vehicles in the Island must be properly registered.

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According to Virgin Islands' law, all vehicles in the Island must be properly registered.

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External LinksEdit

Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles:

http://www.usvibmv.org/reg_title_info.php

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