Dripping Springs, TX · Hays County
Commercial Filming Permit Application
Film producers use this application to request city authorization for commercial filming in Dripping Springs, including filming on public property or filming that may affect nearby properties.
What this form is
The application requests city authorization for commercial motion picture production and related use of city property, equipment, or personnel. Producers must contact the City Administrator before applying, then provide project, location, schedule, staffing, vehicle, and production details. The application also requires written property-owner permission and specified attachments; a $25 processing fee should accompany it, though the City Administrator may waive the fee for a nonprofit organization.
Who needs it
Film producers planning commercial production in Dripping Springs must complete and return the application to the City Administrator.
How to submit it
Contact the City Administrator before filing, then return the application to that office. The document lists 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, and PO Box 384, Dripping Springs, TX 78620; a $25 processing fee should accompany the application.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the required hold harmless agreement is signed, but the document does not say it must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Commercial Filming Permit Application and review the filming guidelines.
- 2
Contact The City Administrator
Before filing, contact the City Administrator to discuss the production’s filming requirements and feasibility.
- 3
Complete The Application
Provide project, location, schedule, production, contact, staffing, equipment, and vehicle information.
- 4
Gather Required Attachments
Include a certificate of insurance, signed hold harmless agreement, map, and written permission from each property owner whose property will be used.
- 5
Return It To The City
Return the application to the City Administrator with the $25 processing fee; the City Administrator may waive the fee upon proof of nonprofit status.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Filming Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. The required hold harmless agreement is also signed, but the document does not say it must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Commercial Filming Permit Application?
- Contact the City Administrator before filing, then return the application to that office. The document lists 511 Mercer Street and PO Box 384 in Dripping Springs.
- What attachments are required with the filming application?
- Attach a certificate of insurance, a signed hold harmless agreement, a map of anticipated street closures or other public-area use, and written permission from each property owner where filming is planned.
- What information does the filming application request?
- It asks for project and production-company details, filming locations and dates, production activities and schedule, personnel and equipment needs, vehicle and parking details, and information about public access and property alterations.
Need something notarized?
This Commercial Filming Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.