What must be included with the application?

The submittal checklist lists the application, indemnification agreement, certificate of liability insurance, and payment. Location consent and neighbor notification are listed if applicable.

How do I submit the Film Permit Application?

Submit the packet to the Community Development Department by mail at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013, or email it to Marysol Smith at MarysolS@carpinteriaca.gov. The application fee must be paid for the submittal to be considered received.

Carpinteria, CA · Santa Barbara County

No notary required

Film Permit Application

This application is for production applicants seeking a film permit in Carpinteria and asks about the project, filming locations, personnel, vehicles, equipment, and activities.

What this form is

Production applicants use this form to provide information about a proposed filming project in Carpinteria. The submittal checklist calls for the application, an indemnification agreement, a certificate of liability insurance, and payment; location consent and neighbor notification are listed if applicable. The form asks for applicant and production company contacts, project details, personnel, vehicles, equipment, special activities, requested city assistance, and filming locations.

Who needs it

A production applicant planning filming within the City of Carpinteria’s jurisdiction needs this application to describe the project and its locations.

How to submit it

Submit the application packet to the Community Development Department for review by mail at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013, or email it to Marysol Smith at [email protected]. The submittal is not considered received until the application fee is paid.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the applicant signs and dates the application, and it gives no notary instruction for the listed attachments.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Film Permit Application for a production in Carpinteria.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in applicant and production details, project information, personnel, equipment, activities, and filming locations.
3
Gather The Listed Items
Include the indemnification agreement, certificate of liability insurance, and payment. Add location consent and neighbor notification if applicable.
4
Submit The Packet
Send the packet to the Community Development Department by mail or email it to Marysol Smith. The application fee must be paid.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Film Permit Application request?: It asks for applicant and production company contacts, project details, personnel, vehicles, equipment, special activities, requested city assistance, and proposed filming locations.
What must be included with the application?: The submittal checklist lists the application, indemnification agreement, certificate of liability insurance, and payment. Location consent and neighbor notification are listed if applicable.
How do I submit the Film Permit Application?: Submit the packet to the Community Development Department by mail at 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013, or email it to Marysol Smith at [email protected]. The application fee must be paid for the submittal to be considered received.
Do I need a notary for the Film Permit Application?: No. The applicant signs and dates the application, and it gives no notary instruction for the listed attachments.

Need something notarized?

This Film Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Carpinteria form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.