Application for the Use of Public Areas of the Capitol Complex

Food and/or Beverages:

Permission is Required

Alcohol Service Request

By checking this box, you are formally requesting permission to serve alcohol at your event.

Your request will be reviewed as part of your full application. If your request is approved, you agree to follow these guidelines: 

• A maximum of two drinks per person may be served. 
• No underage individuals or anyone who is visibly intoxicated may be served alcohol. 
• Capitol Police security coverage is required whenever alcohol is served. You are responsible for all related security costs according to the established fee schedule.

If your request is denied, you may submit a formal request for review to the Deputy Secretary for Facilities & Public Safety at tiffanijoh@pa.gov, and cc justisnyde@pa.gov. 

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.

Required & Requested Security

Security is required for all of the following bookings:

• Weddings
• All events that are booked Monday through Friday after 6:00 PM
• All events that are booked Saturday & Sunday after 4:00 pm
• All events that are requested to host Alcoholic Beverages
• All events that are booked in the Forum Auditorium

Security is available upon request if arranged in advance:

Security Arrangements 

Security for your event or exhibit can be coordinated through the Special Events Director or their designee, who will work with the Bureau of Police and Safety at 717-783-9100.

If either the Special Events team or the applicant determines that additional security or parking/traffic control is needed, these arrangements must be made at the time you submit your application or no later than 21 days before your event.

*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.

Special Events Fees:

Please note: If you book an event before July 1 of this year, the rate listed below may increase for any event that takes place on or after July 1.

Current Fee: As of July 1, 2026, the cost for security at an event or exhibit is $80.00 per hour per officer.

Security, Parking/Traffic Control: Payment for additional security and/or parking/traffic control will be the sole responsibility of the applicant. 

Fees of event will be discussed with the applicant upon approval of application due to the multiple types of events we offer.

Forum Auditorium Fees 

• $1,400 for profit organizations 
• $650 for nonprofit organizations 
• Reminder: Security fees apply to all events, regardless of the day or time.

Invoices and Payments 

• An invoice will be sent to the applicant 30 days before the event. 
• If there are any damages or the event goes beyond the agreedupon time, an additional invoice will be issued within 5–7 business days after the event. 
• Payment is due within 7 days of receiving any invoice.

Cancellation Policy 

• If the applicant cancels less than 14 days before the event, no refund will be issued. 
• If the applicant cancels within 14 days, they will receive a 50% refund. 
• If the applicant cancels at least 21 days before the event, they will receive a full refund.