Montclair, MT · Essex County
Film or Photography Permit Application
Montclair’s Film or Photography Permit Application is for applicants seeking permission to film or take photographs at a park, facility, street, or other location.
What this form is
Use this application to request a permit for a film or photography event in Montclair. It asks for applicant and event details, including the event type, dates, location, activities, attendance, vehicles, staffing, and special needs. Attach mandatory site plans; for events on parks or other public property, the application also requires a certificate of insurance. If accepted, a permit will be issued and the appropriate fee charged.
Who needs it
Applicants planning a film or photography event in Montclair should complete this application and indicate the locations and activities involved.
How to submit it
Email the application to [email protected], or mail or hand-deliver it to the Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, 219 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042. If accepted, a park or facility permit will be issued and the appropriate fee charged.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required site plans and, for events on public property, insurance certificate are attachments, not notarized documents.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Film or Photography Permit Application.
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Complete The Form
Enter applicant information, event details, planned activities, and any special needs.
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Gather Attachments
Attach mandatory site plans and, for events on parks or other public property, a certificate of insurance.
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Submit To The Department
Email, mail, or hand-deliver the application to Montclair’s Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should use Montclair’s Film or Photography Permit Application?
- Applicants planning a film or photography event in Montclair can use the application to provide event details and request a park or facility permit.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The form calls for mandatory site plans. For an event staged in a park or other public property, it also requires a certificate of insurance for a minimum of $1,000,000.
- Do I need a notary for the Film or Photography Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the required site plans and applicable insurance certificate are attachments, not notarized documents.
- How do I submit the Film or Photography Permit Application?
- Email it to [email protected], or mail or hand-deliver it to the Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department at 219 North Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042.