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Film Permit

The County of Ventura requires all commercial film production companies to file a Film Permit Application for all filming activities within the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. Filming activities include: feature films, TV series, TV movies, commercials, music videos, photo stills, and web productions.

Film Permit

County of Ventura Film Permit Requirements and Process

The Film Permit Application is processed by the Planning Division and is distributed to the other County departments that regulate filming activities. The Planning Division will serve as the “gate keeper" but the film permit will be issued only after:

A completed film permit application has been submitted to the Film Permit Coordinator;
All clearances have been received from the applicable regulatory departments;
Owner's permission for the film site has been given;
All insurance requirements have been met;
There are no active violations on the filming locations, and;
All County fees have been paid.

The applicant must contact the various County departments to determine what their requirements might be.

Filming for personal use such as family events, weddings, graduations, parties, and other holiday activities are exempt from filing a Film Permit Application.

Below you will find further information and the necessary documents needed to obtain a permit for filming in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County. Please contact the Film Permit Coordinator at 805-654-2406 with any questions.

Film Permit Application Forms

► Film Permit Application Form