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 Quick reference for permits, fees, and lead times. Always confirm with the issuing agency before your shoot.
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Brooklyn Bridge, NY
Tripod / Commercial
Required if tripod or crewFee: Free permit, insurance required2–14 daysMOMEMedium
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Griffith Park
Photography
Free PermitFee: $0InstantCity of LAEasy
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Joshua Tree NP
Drone & Commercial
RequiredFee: $1505–7 daysNPSMedium
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Joshua Tree NP
Still Photography (under 6 people)
Not requiredFee: FreeN/ANPSEasy
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Los Angeles, CA
Still Photography (small crew)
Required for commercialFee: $795/day3–5 business daysFilmLAMedium
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Malibu State Beach
Commercial Shoot
RequiredFee: $35010–14 daysCalifornia State ParksHard
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National Parks (US)
Commercial Filming Permit
Required for commercialFee: From $1502–4 weeksNPSHard
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New York, NY
Personal Use Photography
Not requiredFee: FreeN/AMOMEEasy
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San Francisco, CA
Commercial Still Shoot
RequiredFee: $157 application + $200/day5–10 business daysFilmSFMedium
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