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.  To request a ceremonial document, use the request form.

Certificates of Recognition

Mayor Scott issues certificates of recognition to recognize individuals or groups for a specific achievement or milestone, such as a milestone anniversary or birthday, award, retirement, grand opening, convention or conference, significant contribution to the community, or similar achievement.

Proclamations

Mayor Scott issues proclamations to recognize a day, week or month in awareness of a cause, issue or occasion. The intention of a proclamation is to honor, celebrate, or create awareness of an event or significant issue.

Greeting Letters

Mayor Scott issues greeting letters for publication in event programs to welcome groups who are holding medium and large events held in Baltimore. Some common events include business and professional conferences, festivals, class reunions, family reunions and other significant events.

Memorial Certificates

Mayor Scott issues memorial certificates to the family of a deceased individual. Unlike other ceremonial documents, memorial certificates can be prepared same day.