Families in Florida can now obtain official documents confirming that Santa Claus has authorization to visit the state on Christmas Eve to distribute presents.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, led by Commissioner Wilton Simpson, has launched an online portal where parents and guardians can generate these clearance certificates.
“From our beaches to our farmlands, Florida families know how to make Christmas special. I’m proud to partner with my pal Santa again this year to ensure he and his reindeer have everything they need to make their travels as safe and smooth as possible,” Commissioner Wilton Simpson said in a news release. “Children across Florida can celebrate Santa’s official clearance with a fun keepsake certificate – a reminder that Florida always cherishes its families and traditions.”
To acquire a certificate, adults simply need to register on the designated website, after which they can download and print a digital version for each child before Santa's anticipated arrival.
Recently, Simpson enacted an emergency order that explicitly states Santa Claus is exempt from any permits, approvals, or governmental permissions required to spread holiday joy to households in Florida.
