Murrieta, CA · Riverside County

No notary required

Commercial Filming Application

Production companies use this application to request a temporary use permit for commercial filming activities in Murrieta and provide details about locations, activities, and production needs.

What this form is

The application requests a temporary use permit for commercial filming, which the city requires for certain projects that may affect neighboring properties. Applicants describe filming locations, production activities, dates, crew size, equipment, and contacts, and provide required supporting materials such as a site plan and indemnification form. Additional insurance and other materials may be required depending on the production.

Who needs it

Production companies seeking a Murrieta temporary use permit for commercial filming activities should complete and submit this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required materials to the Planning Division, Development Services Department, at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562. The form lists a $102 basic processing fee and says the completed materials must be received at least three full days before processing.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs the permit terms, and the listed supporting documents are not identified as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Commercial Filming Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete And Sign The Form

    Provide location, production, schedule, equipment, and contact details, and sign the application.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Materials

    Include the site plans, digital copy, applicable fee, and indemnification form; provide any follow-up materials that apply.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Planning Division

    Deliver the completed package to the Planning Division at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562, at least three full days before processing.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Commercial Filming Application?
No. The application is signed without a notary. The applicant signs the permit terms; the listed supporting documents are not identified as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Commercial Filming Application?
Submit the completed application and required materials to the Planning Division at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562. The form says materials must arrive at least three full days before processing.
What materials accompany the application?
The initial submittal list includes a digital copy, signed application, applicable fee, two sets of site plans and a digital copy, and the completed indemnification and hold harmless form. Follow-up items may also apply.
What information does the application request?
It asks for filming locations, production type and activities, dates and times, cast and crew size, equipment, vehicle and aircraft details, hazards, and applicant and production contact information.

Need something notarized?

This Commercial Filming Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Murrieta form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.