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VA.gov Design System Banner - Official Gov
Documents an official government banner that appears on every VA.gov page, above the header, to identify official government websites and secure connections.
Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official-site banner | Choose official-site banner when a page is eligible to claim official government or public-authority identity and users need to verify domain and secure connection status. | The banner appears before the header, service navigation, site alerts, notification banners, and main content. | Supports every-page placement above the header and official government identification. |
Evidence Role
This source is treated as pattern-library evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.
Publisher: VA.gov Design System. Last checked: .