About
this service
My office can arrange for Massachusetts residents to purchase
an American flag that has flown over the Capitol. This service
is not provided at taxpayer expense. Rather, the person making
the request is asked to pay a small fee to cover the cost
of the flag and processing expenses.
It is a great honor to fly a flag that has flown over the
Capitol. Organizations and individuals request such a flag
for many purposes, such as presiding over a ceremony, flying
over a building (such as a school), or giving as a present
to a loved one, often a veteran. All flags are made in the
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When requesting a flag, you may specify the date on which
it should be flown, and whether it is to honor a person or
group or commemorate an event. You may also specify that the
flag you receive be flown during specific functions, such
as those involving military ceremonies, visits from heads
of state, presidential addresses, and joint sessions of Congress.
All these details will be documented in the official certificate
of authenticity from the Capitol Flag Office that comes with
every flag.
Flag prices
Flags come in two materials (nylon and cotton) and two sizes
(3' x 5' and 5' x 8'). The prices below are current as of
June 1996.
| Nylon |
$9.00 |
$13.50 |
$18.00 |
| Cotton |
$9.25 |
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$20.00 |
In addition, there is a $4.05 flying and certification cost
for each flag ordered. (Without it, you can still buy a flag,
but it won't have been flown over the U.S. Capitol Building.)
Please also include $4.00 for shipping and postage. Please
do not forget to include $4.05 for each flag, as this will result
in unnecessary delays in processing your order.
How to request a flag
To request a flag, write to Erica Giers
in the Washington, D.C. office, or use the
Flag
Order Form provided. Please include your name
and mailing address along with any other pertinent information
(see above). All checks or money orders should be made out to
The Keeper of the Stationery. (Sorry,
since we need payment before we can forward your request, we
can not take your request over the internet)
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