Reach people where they are with government-powered text messages

Notify.gov is a text messaging service that helps federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments more effectively communicate with the people they serve.

if you are an existing partner

Government texting made easy

Notify.gov is a text messaging platform built for government agencies. With minimal set-up and secure, personalized messaging, you can make one-way texting a part of your outreach program.

Key features

  • Globe on top of a web browser

    Web-based

    Nothing to download or install

  • Stopwatch with a notification speech bubble with a star inside

    Fast and easy

    No technical expertise required

  • 3 status messages, 2 successes and one failure

    Track message delivery

    See which messages were received

  • Speech bubbles with the letter A and the Chinese character for language

    Send in recipients' preferred language

    Notify.gov has support for more than 30 character sets

  • Lock with code icon inside on top of a web browser

    Security and privacy

    Limited data retention, encryption, and multi-factor authentication protect user data and manage risk with
    our security efforts

  • Paper airplane and a notification icon with the number 1 inside

    Send bulk, customized, one-way messages

    Send hundreds or thousands of individually customized messages with just a few clicks

Who can use Notify.gov?

All federal agencies and programs are eligible to use Notify.gov.

US state, local, territorial, or tribal governments that administer or deliver federally-funded programs or services may qualify to use Notify.gov to communicate with applicants and participants in these programs.