Thank you for your interest in receiving tickets to attend the inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2017.

Update: My office sincerely appreciates every request for tickets we have received. Due to the large volume of requests and the limited number of allocable tickets, we are no longer accepting new requests at this time. For those who have previously submitted a request, you will be notified by my office in early January. 

General Ticket Information

• The inauguration ceremony is Friday, January 20, 2017.
• The entire National Mall will be open for observers. Jumbotrons will allow everyone on the Mall to watch the ceremony.  Tickets are not required for most of the Mall. 
• The maximum number of tickets that can be requested is 5. You will be notified in January if you will be receiving tickets. 
• Tickets must be picked up in person from Senator Murphy’s office between January 17-19, 2017. A photo ID will be required to receive tickets. 
• No tickets will be distributed on the day of the inauguration. 
• Tickets will not be mailed.

Additional Event Information

• In 2008, 1.8 million people attended the inauguration ceremony.  Members of Congress distributed just 240,000 tickets. Remember, the entire National Mall will be open for observers. 
• On January 20th, gates will likely open at 5:00 a.m. and the Mall will fill up quickly.  Most ticketed areas are filled by 8:00 a.m.  The ceremony will likely begin at 11:30 a.m., with a musical performance prior to that time.
• For security purposes, there are restrictions on the types of items you can bring onto the Mall area.   The list of restricted items will be provided at a later date.
• Please understand you will be standing for at least five hours. There are very few seats and they are all reserved for dignitaries and honored guests. 
• The average temperature on January 20th in Washington, D.C. is 27 degrees.
• Please note that my office will only distribute a limited number of tickets for the inaugural ceremony.  This is the only official component of the inauguration celebration.  All other activities, including the inaugural balls, are handled by non-governmental organizations.  My office is unable to provide any information regarding those events.