MAKE A RESERVATION AT THE CAPITOL
NOTE: In order to make a reservation on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during Legislative Session (February through May), contact the House of Representatives Desk Sergeant at 557-7313. A confirmation for this area must be received by Capitol Reservation before or with Form 002 that you need to submit for equipment rental and set-up arrangements.
Reservation Process
- Pick desired location **
- Verify schedule for location availability
- Apply for reservation
- Open the applicable form and read reservation conditions (all applicants are required to read Facilities Management Rules that regulate reservation conditions)
- Fill out and submit the form according to the instructions provided on the form
- If your request is submitted correctly and approved,
- DCAM reservation schedule will be updated with your reservation
- You will be contacted with confirmation
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LOCATION |
Permits | Availability | |||
| For | Weddings | Food & Drink | Schedule | Reservation | |
| State Capitol Park | Public&State | No | Yes | check calendar | Form 001 |
| 1st Fl. Rotunda - diagram | Public&State | No | Yes | check calendar | Form 002 |
| 2nd Fl. Rotunda - diagram | Public&State | Yes* | Yes | check calendar | Form 002 |
| 3rd Fl. Balcony | Public&State | Yes* | Yes | check calendar | Form 002 |
| 4th Fl. Rotunda** - diagram | Public&State | Yes* | Yes | check calendar | Form 002 |
| 5th Fl. Balcony | Public&State | Yes* | Yes | check calendar | Form 002 |
| 1st Fl. East Hallway | Public&State | No | Yes | check calendar | Form 002 |
| 1st Fl. North Hallway | Public&State | No | Yes | check calendar | Form 002 |
| North Plaza | Public&State | No | Yes | check calendar | Form 002 |
| South Plaza | Public&State | No | No | check calendar | Form 002 |
| Supreme Court Hallway*** | Public&State | No | Yes | check calendar | Form 002 |
| Concourse Theater | State Only | N/A | No | check calendar | Form 012 |
| Capitol Conference Center - Rm. 104 | State Only | No | No | check calendar | Form 002 |
| * | Read Form 014 - Evening and Weekend Private Events General Information; If you are planning a rehearsal, an additional Form 002 must also be submitted. |
| ** | In order to make a reservation on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during Legislative Session (February through May), contact the House of Representatives Desk Sergeant at 557-7313 and submit a Form 002 for equipment rental and set-up arrangements only. |
| *** | Available to the public and other agencies only after hours and on weekends due to safety reasons. |
Tips for Applicants
General information:
- If possible, visit the State Capitol prior to scheduling your event to determine the location that best suits your needs.
- The public areas of the State Capitol building do not have heating or air conditioning. Always consider weather conditions when scheduling your event.
Common reasons for denial:
- Locations and days already booked
- Reserved by House of Representatives Desk Sergeant and not by DCAM (may not be posted on calendar)**
- Sufficient time between different event reservations for set ups
- Equipment availability
Common reasons for delays of reservations:
- Lack of waivers for dancing (for wedding party only: newlyweds & parents)
- Lack of fundraiser information (whenever applicable)
- Special arrangements for personal equipment and decoration storage prior to or after the event
Diagrams for equipment:
- Set-ups must be arranged in accordance with the safety requirements
- Must be submitted with the application or no later than one week prior the event
NOTE: Lack of a set-up diagram, waiver letter, detailed information about fund raisers etc., whenever applicable, may result in the delay or rejection of the reservation. Equipment arrangements set up by the maintenance department due to lack of diagrams cannot be changed. This needs to be with diagrams for equipment.
Items Not Allowed at the Oklahoma State Capitol Building
The following is a partial list of items visitors and State employees are not allowed to carry into the State Capitol building. Patrol personnel shall be authorized to use their discretion in disallowing items not on the list. If you have questions, contact the Oklahoma Highway Patrol at (405) 521-6040.
- Intoxicating beverages or low-point beer
- Open flames of any sort, including candles
- Rice, birdseed, balloons, confetti, bubbles or other similar substances
- Firearms and Ammunition
- Parts of Guns/Firearms/Weapons
- Flare Pistols
- Starter Pistols
- Gun Lighters/Gun Replicas
- BB Guns/Pellet Guns
- Spear Guns
- Explosives, Black Powder, Primers, Gunpowder
- Blasting Caps, Dynamite
- Fireworks, Flares
- Plastic Explosives
- Hand Grenades
- Realistic Replicas of Explosives
- Axes and Hatchets
- Spear Guns
- Bows and Arrows
- Ice Picks
- Meat Cleavers
- Sabers/Swords
- Billy Club/Batons/Nightsticks
- Blackjacks, Brass Knuckles
- Crowbars
- Fuel/Gasoline
- Tear Gas/Mace/Pepper Spray - (Officer's discretion: The "key-ring" version, typically carried as a defensive tool, may be allowed inside.)
- Stun Guns/Tasers/Cattle Prod - Any Weapon Using Electricity
- Knives - No fixed blade (dagger type) knives of any length, or knives with a folding blade longer than 3 inches will be brought into the Capitol building. The individual bringing the knife will be directed to return it to his/her vehicle and secure it there.
- "Historical" or "Parade" weapons such as black-powder guns, military rifles, etc. will be allowed inside the facility during special events. Patrol personnel shall ensure than any such weapon is unloaded before allowing entry.
- Dangerous/Venomous/Wild Animals
- Fire Extinguishers (other than those officially present)