Mayor Scott provides ceremonial documents, proclamations, and letters of greeting as a service to Baltimore City residents and organizations to honor and celebrate specific achievements or milestones and events. These public service documents work to raise awareness of noteworthy causes impacting Baltimore City residents; are strictly honorary and are not legally binding. All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• At least 72 hours notice is appreciated for In Memoriam requests, but not required.
• In Memoriams may be picked up Monday-Friday from 9:00-4:00pm at the first floor security desk in City Hall, 100 Holiday Street.
• Recipient must have a Baltimore City connection.
• Any draft language submitted may be edited or revised without notice at the discretion of the Mayor’s Office.
• A request for any items that are similar to already issued certificates or proclamations will be denied.
• No requested items may be used as part of an advertisement or commercial promotion without express permission from the Mayor’s Office.
• All requests must be submitted using the electronic form below. All phone call requests will be guided to complete this form before the creation process will begin.
• Issuance of any item does not constitute an endorsement by the Mayor or City of Baltimore.
• All certificate and proclamation requests must be submitted 2 weeks before the requested delivery date. We do not guarantee that requests will be honored if it is received less than 2 weeks prior to the requested delivery date.