# 36 CFR § 1200.8: How do I request to use the official seals and logos?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 1200.8
- **Heading:** How do I request to use the official seals and logos?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property > CHAPTER XII—NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL RULES > PART 1200—OFFICIAL SEALS > Subpart C—Procedures for the Public To Request and Use NARA Seals and Logos

## Text

You may only use the official seals and logos if NARA approves your written request. Follow the procedures in this section to request authorization.
(a) Prepare a written request explaining, in detail:
(1) The name of the individual/organization requesting use and how it is associated with NARA;
(2) Which of the official seals and/or logos you want to use and how each is going to be displayed. Provide a sample of the document or other material on which the seal(s) and/or logo(s) would appear, marking the sample in all places where the seal(s) and/or logo(s) would be displayed;
(3) How the intended use of the official seal(s) and/or logo(s) is connected to your work with NARA on an event or activity (example: requesting to use the official NARA seal(s) and/or logo(s) on a program brochure, poster, or other publicity announcing a co-sponsored symposium or conference.); and
(4) The dates of the event or activity for which you intend to display the seal(s) and/or logo(s).
(b) You must submit the request at least six weeks before you intend to use it to the Archivist of the United States (N), 8601 Adelphi Rd., College Park, MD 20740-6001.
(c) The OMB control number 3095-0052 has been assigned to the information collection contained in this section.
[67 FR 72101, Dec. 4, 2002, as amended at 69 FR 26051, May 11, 2004]

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- [36 CFR § 1200.1 § 1200.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.1.md)
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- [36 CFR § 1200.7 § 1200.7 What are NARA logos and how are they used?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.7.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.8 § 1200.8 How do I request to use the official seals and logos?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.8.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.10 § 1200.10 What are NARA's criteria for approval?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.10.md)
- [36 CFR § 1200.12 § 1200.12 How does NARA notify me of the determination?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1200.12.md)
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