New Braunfels, TX · Comal County
Commercial Photography Permit
Professional photographers and filming companies use this form to request permission for commercial activity in a New Braunfels public park.
What this form is
Use this permit when a commercial photography operation—such as multiple customer sessions, all-day sessions, or extensive props—will affect regular use of a city park. Individual photos and a photographer hired for one family do not require it. The form requests business and contact details, requested date and park, participant count, equipment or props, and session times; issuance requires Parks and Recreation Director approval, and any needed park reservation must precede issuance.
Who needs it
Professional photographers and filming companies need this permit for commercial park sessions that may affect regular park use, such as multiple shoots or extensive props.
How to submit it
Obtain the permit from the Parks Administration Office; make any required park reservation before issuance. The permit fee is $50.
About notarization
This permit is signed and dated without a notary; the document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Permit
Download the Commercial Photography Permit form.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the business and contact details, requested date and park, participant count, equipment or props, and session times.
- 3
Gather Any Required Insurance Proof
Proof of insurance coverage may be required; production companies must comply with and possess liability insurance.
- 4
Arrange Any Park Reservation
If the session location has a rental fee, make the reservation and pay the fees before permit issuance.
- 5
Obtain The Permit
Obtain the permit from the Parks Administration Office. The permit fee is $50.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Photography Permit?
- No. This permit is signed and dated without a notary. The document mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Commercial Photography Permit?
- Obtain the permit from the Parks Administration Office. Make any required park reservation before permit issuance; the permit fee is $50.
- When is a Commercial Photography Permit required?
- It is required for commercial sessions that may affect regular park use, such as all-day sessions, multiple customers, or extensive props. Individual photos and one-family shoots do not require it.
- How long is the Commercial Photography Permit valid?
- The document states that a Commercial Photography Permit is valid for one day, or 24 hours.
Need something notarized?
This Commercial Photography Permit doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.