This is pretty amazing.

georgiegirlnyc:

Did you know that you can get a free congratulatory note from the President when your baby is born?  Regardless of your political leanings, you have to admit that it’s pretty cool.  I am so stoked that President and Mrs Obama will be signing Charlotte’s note!

Here’s what you have to do.  Once your baby is born, mail your request to:

White House Greetings Office

Room 39

Washington, DC 20500

Alternatively, you can fax your request to 202-456-2461.  Include the following information in your request:

• Name and address of the baby
• Exact date of birth
• Your (requestor) name and daytime phone number
• Both parents names
• Any additional mailing instructions (if other than baby’s residence)

It usually takes about six weeks for it to arrive however there has been a deluge of requests due to the historical value of the Obama presidency and therefore it is now taking several months – they do promise that all requests for notes will be honored.  

Apparently, you can request it on behalf of new parents too so if your friends/family don’t know about this, you could request a note and give it to them as a surprise!

Information on all the White House greetings available can be viewed here.