State Film Permits

Online Permit Application
Apply for your permit to shoot on state-owned property and track your permit status.

Due to state mandated furloughs, the California Film Commission will be closed on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays of each month.  Due to the shortened work schedule, all permit applications must be submitted four (4) business days prior to the first prep/shoot day.

Insurance Requirements for Filming
Production companies must submit current insurance to the California Film Commission (CFC). All certificates must name the State of California as an additional insured. To better serve the film industry, the CFC has three insurance fact sheets: general, still and student.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding State Film Permits
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about applying for state film permits, film monitor costs, insurance, special effects permits and more!

Guide to Filming on State Property
State film permits are easily obtained by following the guidelines in this factsheet.

Filming on California Roadways
CHP drives safe filming on California highways and freeways.

Film Production Safety in California
Fire Marshal Film Liaison provides hands-on assistance for pyrotechnics.