The Constitutional Declaration issued by the National Transitional Council in August 2011 defines the flag of Libya, but does not make any provisions for a coat of arms.

The cover of the new passport depicts a star and crescent as its central feature, as found in the flag of Libya.

[7] An emblem was also adopted for governmental purposes and formed the basis of the seals used by the Prime Minister's office and the departments of the Libyan government.

[9] The seals and emblems adopted for the Libyan Government during the term of the General National Congress, remained in use during this period.

A rival Tobruk-based Government was formed in Tobruk under actual guidance of the Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, and used an emblem depicting the Hawk of Quraish and a shield.

A Government of National Unity was formed in March 2021 following on from meetings of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum.