MAKE A RESERVATION AT THE CAPITOL
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,
- DCS reservation schedule will be updated with your reservation
- You will be contacted with confirmation
* 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.
Tips for Applicants
Reasons for denial:
- Locations and days already booked
- Reserved by House of Representatives Desk Sergeant and not by DCS (may not be posted on calendar)**
- Sufficient time between different event reservations for set ups
- Equipment availability
Cause for delays of reservations:
- Waiver letters for more than six months in advance (weddings and receptions only)
- Waivers for dancing (weddings and receptions only)
- 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.
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 521-4541.
- 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)
