Cloverdale, CA · Sonoma County
Commemorative Flag Flying Application
Cloverdale residents use this application to ask the City to display a commemorative flag at City Hall.
What this form is
This application requests City Council approval to display a commemorative flag at Cloverdale City Hall. Applicants provide their contact information, the requested display period, and an explanation of the flag, and include a color image and support from at least 25 Cloverdale residents. Complete applications must be submitted at least 30 days before the requested display date; a separate application is required for each flag.
Who needs it
A Cloverdale resident or organization seeking City Council approval to fly a commemorative flag at City Hall needs to submit this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; its circulator declaration is made under penalty of perjury, but it does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Commemorative Flag Flying Application and its signature form.
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Complete The Application
Enter applicant contact details, the flag name, requested display period, and an explanation of the flag. Sign and date the certification.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include the flag's full-color image and at least 25 Cloverdale resident signatures. Add an event description if requesting a ceremony or event.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application at least 30 days before the requested display date. Check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commemorative Flag Flying Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The signature form includes a circulator declaration under penalty of perjury, but it does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Commemorative Flag Flying Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. Complete applications are due at least 30 days before the requested display date.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a full-color image of the flag and signature sheets with at least 25 Cloverdale resident signatures. If requesting a ceremony or event, include its detailed description.
- How long may a commemorative flag be displayed?
- The requested display period cannot exceed one month. City Council decides whether to approve the flag and the period of display.
Need something notarized?
This Commemorative Flag Flying Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cloverdale form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.