Brea, CA · Orange County
Film Permit Application
Film companies and other applicants use this application to request City of Brea approval for filming, provide project details, and identify locations, vendors, and event needs.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for filming or taping at proposed locations in Brea. Submit the completed application and attachments at least two weeks before filming; the application is not considered submitted for review until the required fee or deposit is paid. It asks for applicant and project details, filming locations and schedules, equipment, vendors, insurance information when filming on city-owned property, and required approvals.
Who needs it
Film companies and other applicants planning a filming event at proposed locations in Brea should complete this application and provide the requested attachments.
How to submit it
Email the completed application and attachments directly to the Planning Division at [email protected] at least two weeks before filming. Pay the required fee or deposit by check or credit card; a credit card convenience fee applies.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests applicant and, for large-scale events, trust-account owner signatures.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Film Permit Application PDF from this page.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant, emergency contact, project, location, schedule, equipment, and vendor information, then sign and date the applicable sections.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach a detailed filming description or site plan. For filming on city-owned property, include the requested insurance certificate, endorsement, and waiver of subrogation.
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Email The Application
Email the completed application and attachments to the Planning Division at [email protected] at least two weeks before filming, and pay the required fee or deposit.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Film Permit Application?
- No. The application requests signatures and dates but has no notary block. The applicant and, for large-scale events, the trust-account owner sign; no notarized attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Film Permit Application?
- Email the completed application and attachments to the Planning Division at [email protected] at least two weeks before filming. The required fee or deposit must be paid before the application is considered submitted for review.
- What attachments does the application request?
- Attach a detailed description or site plan of the proposed filming and setup. For filming on city-owned property, also submit a certificate of insurance, endorsement, and waiver of subrogation.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests applicant and emergency contact details, project locations and schedules, equipment and crew information, vendor details, and other event needs. Property owner approval is also included.
Need something notarized?
This Film Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Brea form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.