How to Get a Personalized Greeting From the U.S. President

Did you know that you can receive a signed letter or card from the president of the United States? If you have a qualifying event and plan ahead, a letter from the president can add to a special day and be a nice keepsake.

Things You'll Need

• U.S. citizenship
• Qualifying event

Instructions

1. To be eligible to receive a letter from the president, you must be a U.S. citizen. You should provide the name, address and date of birth/anniversary date of the person to whom the letter should be send. If you are requesting a letter for someone else, also include your name and address.

2. Decide the greeting you want.For a baby's birth, you must submit a request within the first year after birth. The request must come after the baby is born.For a birthday, the request must be for someone turning 80 or older. A response takes about six weeks, so plan accordingly.For an anniversary, the request must be for a 50th anniversary or more.

3. Send the request by postal mail, fax or via the White House contact page online.On the site, click on the greetings section and choose the appropriate greeting. Fill in the information and press Continue. You will receive an automatic response from the White House.Fax a request to [phone]Mail a request to The White House, Attn: Greetings Office, Washington, D.C. 20502-0039

Tips & Warnings

• Submit requests at least a month before you need it in case of backlog.

• You can submit no more than six requests a day unless you are an institution.

• Make sure you qualify before sending the request.

Resources

• White House Contact Office