Request a Ceremonial Document

Ceremonial documents are issued to recognize people, places, or events that have had or made a positive contribution or impact in Harris County and Precinct 2.
Examples of causes for a ceremonial document include, but are not limited to:

Civic celebrations.
Organizations or individuals who have made a positive contribution or impact in Harris County and Precinct 2.
Significant events or anniversaries of institutions or people (i.e. significant birthdays starting at 50 and thereafter, house of worship anniversaries, etc.).

Examples of reasons for a ceremonial document to not be issued include but are not limited to:

Commercial/for-profit purposes.
Conflicts with federally recognized months, weeks, or days of observance.
Events that have not yet been confirmed to take place
Requests that go against any policy adopted by Harris County and Precinct 2.

Precinct 2 reserves the right to approve or deny any ceremonial document request.
If you would like to request a ceremonial document, please note the following:

Requests can be made via the online form.
Requests can be made via mail, please download the form here
by mail: Ceremonial Documents Office, 14350 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77049
All fields on the request form must be filled out to be considered for approval.
At least twenty-one (21) business days, not including weekends or recognized holidays, are required prior to a ceremonial document being issued.
A confirmation of receipt will be sent within 24 hours after submission during normal work hours.
Within five (5) business days, an approval email will be sent to the requestor.
(* note that if a request cannot be accommodated, a brief explanation will accompany the email.)
When the ceremonial document is completed, an email and/or phone call will be made informing the requestor that the ceremonial document is available for pick-up.
Precinct 2 cannot guarantee that a request made to present the ceremonial document in person by a member of our staff will be accommodated or that Commissioner Garcia will be the presenter. if the request for an in-person presentation of the document can be accommodated, an email notification will be sent to the requestor as well.

This form serves as a request for a Proclamation or a certificate and twenty-one (21) business days are required prior to the date the ceremonial document is issued. Harris County Precinct 2 reserves the right to approve or deny a request and retains full editing rights. There is no guarantee, implied or otherwise, that all information provided will be utilized. We make all attempts possible to honor requests. Please fill out all information below.

Requestor's Information
Name

First Name
Last Name
Phone
Area CodePhone Number
Email
I am requesting an in-person presentation of the ceremonial document by a Precinct 2 staff member

Yes
No
Honoree's or Organization's Information

Please list the honoree's address or the organization's address

Street Address
Street Address 2
City	Region
Postal Code	Country

Ceremonial Document Information
Name/Title on Ceremonial Document
Date to Be Listed on Ceremonial Document
Requested Due Date
Month - Day - Year
Presentation Information
Please note: a 15-minute timeframe is required for the presentation of the document.
Please provide presentation information such as what is being celebrated, where is the event, who is being recognized.
Please include essential aspects of the person or organization.
Please include statements of historic, academic, and/or social significance.
Please include any honors or awards given to this individual or organization.
How has this individual or organization contributed to Harris County and Precinct 2?
Please include, to the greatest extent possible, any links to websites, articles, or other sources where information regarding the organization, event, or honored individual(s) might be found.
Please include other pertinent information since the office needs about 300 words to fill out the proclamation if one is being requested.

Requestor's Information

Honoree's or Organization's Information

Ceremonial Document Information

Presentation Information