Permission to Use the National Flag or Coat of Arms

All persons who may wish to use the National Flag and/or Coat of Arms on any articles to be produced, distributed, sold, or imported into The Bahamas, or in connection with any business, must obtain written permission from the Minister of National Security. It must be noted that permission is not required for the display or use of the Coat of Arms on government buildings.

Eligibility

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

Process

Complete the Application Form “Application for Permission to use the National Flag and/or Coat of Arms of a similar Flag or Device”.
Submit the form along with samples of items or illustrations to be used to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of National Security, P.O. Box N-3217, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas

or By hand to:

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of National Security, 3rd Floor Churchill Building, Rawson Square, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
The application process will take up to five business days after submission of all relevant documents.
The colour code required for the National Flag is as follows:
Aquamarine : PMS 3145
Gold : PMS 123
Black : PMS Standard
The applicant will be contacted when the permit is ready.

Note: Family Island applicants can submit their applications through their Administrator’s Office or send via mail. They must ensure that all relevant documents and fees or receipts are enclosed.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

Ministry of National Security
3rd Floor Churchill Building, Rawson Square, East and Bay Streets, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 356-6801/3, 4400/3, or 6792/ 3
Fax. (242) 356-6087
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

www.bahamas.gov.bs Statute Laws of The Bahamas, Flag and Coat of Arms (Regulation)
Act Chapter 32

Application Form(s)

Application for Permission to use the National Flag and/or Coat of Arms of a similar Flag or Device

Supporting Documents

Completed Application Form or detailed letter requesting use of National Flag
or Coat of Arms
Samples of Items or Illustrations to be used

Note: A new application must be completed and submitted on a yearly basis

Turn-around time

Approximately five business days or one week.

Deadline

There are no deadlines associated with this service, but all applications expire on 31st December, following the date of issue.

Related Fee(s)

National Flag - BS$20
Coat of Arms - BS$20

Note:

All payment by cheque must be certified and made payable to the Public Treasury or The Ministry of National Security.
Other forms of acceptable payment are cash or money order.
Cash payment should be made to the Public Treasury, and receipt submitted to the Ministry of National Security.
Fees or receipt of payment are to accompany application form and relevant documents.

For more information please contact

Ministry of National Security

Address: 3rd Floor Churchill Building, Rawson Square, East and Bay Streets, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
Fax: 242 356-6087
Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Phone: +1 242 356 6801
Phone: +1 242 356 6803
Phone: +1 242 356 4400
Phone: +1 242 356 4403
Phone: +1 242 356 6792
Phone: +1 242 356 6793

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