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.

There are no eligibility criteria for this service.

1. Complete the Application Form “Application for Permission to use the National Flag and/or Coat of Arms of a similar Flag or Device”.
2. 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

3. The application process will take up to five business days after submission of all relevant documents.
4. The colour code required for the National Flag is as follows:
        Aquamarine : PMS 3145
        Gold : PMS 123
        Black : PMS Standard
5. 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 for Permission to use the National Flag and/or Coat of Arms of a similar Flag or Device

• 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

1. National Flag - BS$20
2. 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.

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