When is the HHS Seal to be used?

The Departmental Seal is the official identifier of the Department. Its use has been approved for:

• Squeeze or mechanical seals (notary-type seals for true copies)
• Department flags
• Podium emblems when the Secretary speaks
• Inspector’s credentials (FDA, OIG, etc.)
• ID cards and building passes
• Beneficiary entitlement cards (i.e.,Medicare Cards)
• Forms
• Awards (service pins, cuff links, plaques, etc.)
• Citations and certificates
• Signs on Regional and field facilities, and HHS office doors
• Formal invitations from the Secretary
• Parking permits and stickers

The Seal should never be less than ½ inch in diameter.