Services

Minimum Required Documents for all Permits:

• Waiver of Subrogation Rights
• County Credits Agreement
• Certificate of Insurance (COI)*
• Letter of Endorsement (LOE)*
• Private Property Approval Form (required for each location)

Additional Required Documents for Drone Usage:

• Request to Use Drone UAS Application Form
  • UAS Use Guidelines and Requirements
• A detailed description of proposed flight activities (including maps)
• Copy of Remote Pilot Certificate/License
• Proof of successfully completed Knowledge Test
• Copy of Small UAS Certification
• Certificate of Insurance (COI) meeting the UAS Specific Insurance Requirements
• Letter of Endorsement (LOE) meeting the UAS Specific Insurance Requirements

Other Additional Requirements and Information (as applicable):

• California Highway Patrol (CHP) Proof of Approval**
• County Regional Parks Stipulations
• County Animal Stipulations
• Vehicle Liability Waiver
• Workers Comp Waiver
• Workers Comp FAQ

*The COI and LOE are provided to applicants by their insurance company. Please review the documents “Insurance Proof of Coverage Requirements” and “Insurance Coverage Specifications” for San Bernardino County’s insurance requirements.

** When filming on a San Bernardino County road, a Road Permit is required from Public Works Department along with CHP Approval. Map of County roads.

Some incorporated cities issue their own film permits and do not require a film permit issued by San Bernardino County. To verify where you should permit your production, please enter your filming location address into the top right search bar on our Film Permitting Jurisdictions ArcGIS Map provided below.

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View the Location Library for San Bernardino County

Please use the film permitting jurisdictions map and enter the film site address. If the location you inputted for your search is within the outlined shape, your location takes place within San Bernardino County. The provided free tool will also provide you with your indicated parcel number, which is important for when you fill out your application, as well as other information about the location that could be helpful to your permit coordination.

With the passage of The California Tax Credit Program 3.0, your production, if qualified, may be eligible for tax credits. To learn more about this opportunity, please visit the California Film Commission (CFC) page.

• Film permit (motion, still, and student): $258.00/permit.
• Minor rider – additions, corrections or alterations to permits: $69.00/permit.
• Major rider – additions, corrections or alterations to permits which involves collecting fees on behalf of other departments: $94.00/permit.
• Applicants are subject to additional fees based on the complexity of the production.

The San Bernardino County uses a “one-stop-shop” online application system for all County processes that require a permit. Please click here to start your permit application, make changes to an existing application, upload all necessary documents and/or pay permit fees.

Yes, a filming permit is required for all commercial filming/photography done in the unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County, or when facilities are used that belong to, are managed by or are under the jurisdiction of the San Bernardino County.

• Standard Permit (excluding filming on county-maintained roads, filming at regional parks, and use of drones): Up to 3 business days upon receipt of all required documentation meeting county standards.
• Drone Permits: Up to 7 business days upon receipt of all required documentation meeting county standards.
• County Road Filming Permits: The Public Works Department requires a minimum of 7 business days for processing.
• County Regional Park Filming Permits: The Regional Parks Department requires a minimum of 4 business weeks for processing.