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New Location: Starting September 9, 2024, “the Office of Documents and Administrative Issuances” and “the Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications” will be in a new location at 899 North Capitol Street, NE. The Office of Documents will move to Suite 8700, and the Office of Notary will move to Suite 8100.

In preparation for the move, the Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications will close for walk-in customers on Friday, September 6, 2024, and Monday, September 9, 2024. It will resume its regular office hours on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 8100. Open for walk-ins 9 am - 1 pm.

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Ceremonial Services Unit

Overview

The Ceremonial Services Unit is responsible for processing all requests for ceremonial documents from the Mayor including proclamations, salutes, citations, certificates of appreciation, public service awards, greetings, congratulatory or condolence letters and other items of a ceremonial nature. The Mayor presents or sends these documents to individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies. The unit coordinates dozens of requests for documents each week, with the goal of timely availability for presentation at events throughout the District or publication in programs. The ceremonial services function has existed since the 1800s. The current Ceremonial Services Unit was officially created by Mayor's Order 91-192 on December 4, 1991, through the realignment of the Office of the Secretary. 

Contact Information

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 419
Washington, DC 20004
Phone:  (202) 727-5082
Fax:  (202) 727-3582

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm (Document pick-up 9 am-4:30 pm)

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