Application for the Use of Public Areas of the Capitol Complex

Food and/or Beverages:

Permission is Required

By completing this form, you are formally requesting permission to serve alcohol at your event.  

This request will be routed to the Deputy Secretary for Property and Asset Management, or their designee, for Approval. 

You will be notified of approval or denial. 

If approved, you agree to adhere to the following guidelines: 

• There is a two-drink maximum per person
• No one underage or visibly intoxicated will be served
• Capitol Police security coverage is required when serving alcohol.  You will be responsible for the cost of security in accordance with our established schedule of fees.

Request for Equipment:

Arrangements may be made with DGS for available Commonwealth-owned equipment upon payment of reasonable charges. The applicant should contact DGS to discuss availability, intended use, and charges. Request for reservations of equipment should be made at least one week in advance of the Event/Exhibit. A list of available Commonwealth-owned equipment and the charges is available from DGS upon request.

Request for Security:

Arrangements for security at the assigned area during the event/exhibit can be made with DGS and its Bureau of Police and Safety – (717) 787-3199. If either DGS or the applicant deem that additional security or parking/traffic control is required for the event, specific arrangements must be made. Payment for additional security or parking/traffic control will be the sole responsibility of the applicant. The cost for security at the event or exhibit is $70.00 per hour per officer.

*PLEASE NOTE that even if you do not request additional security, we may still deem it necessary. If we determine that additional security is required, you will be notified of the cost prior to the event and if you still desire to hold the event, you will be required to pay for the additional security.