Film and Photography Permit

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Welcome to the City of Westminster Film Permit Application Process. We have made the process as simple as possible to ensure your project deadlines are met. Please be sure to review the entire page.

An applicant will be required to submit a permit request at least two business days prior to the date on which such person desires to conduct an activity for which a permit is required. If such filming activity interferes with traffic or involves potential public safety hazards, an application may be required at least 5-7 business days in advance.

Please download and complete the Film and Photography Permit Application to fill out. Return it, along with the other required information and fees as detailed below to Linh Doan at ldoan@westminster-ca.gov.

Required Insurance Documents

General Liability - $1 Million
Worker's Compensation Verification
Additional Insured Endorsement
Hold Harmless
Indemnification

Additional Requirements

A written notification shall be distributed to the adjacent property owners by the applicant(s) at least 48 hours prior to filming if the following conditions occur:

Impact to on-street parking
Filming on public right-of-way such as street, sidewalk, etc.
Use of any equipment that will generate noise
Or as it is determined by the City of Westminster

Filming on Private Property

An applicant is required to obtain the property owner's permission, consent, and/or lease for use of property not owned or controlled by the City. If filming will take place on private property, the Production Company must obtain written permission from the property owner.

Filming on Public Property

If filming will take place on public (City owned) property such as a park, sidewalk, street, etc., the Production Company must notify the Police Department if pedestrian or vehicular traffic will be affected, so that traffic control officers can be assigned to the site.