Ashland, VA · Hanover County
Filming Permit
The Filming Permit application collects production and location details from people seeking to film on public property or conduct filming that may affect Ashland public property or amenities.
What this form is
The Town of Ashland uses this application to manage location filming on public property and filming on private land that may affect public property or amenities. It requests contact, production, location, equipment, parking, street or sidewalk closure, and local economic impact details. The town asks applicants to complete it at least 21 days before permitted activity; applications received later may not have staff availability or requested street closures guaranteed.
Who needs it
People planning filming on public property, or on private land in a way that may affect public property or amenities, should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Department of Planning and Community Development at 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005, and provides [email protected] and fax (804) 798-4892. It recommends contacting Nicole Preisner to arrange a pre-meeting or ask about the process.
About notarization
This application is completed without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Filming Permit application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide contact, production, location, equipment, parking, closure, and local economic impact details.
- 3
Review Your Details
Check the production dates and exact street locations, and include information about any requested street or sidewalk closures.
- 4
Send It To The Town
Use the Department of Planning and Community Development address, email, or fax listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Filming Permit application?
- No. This application has no notary block and identifies no notarized or sworn attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Filming Permit application?
- The form lists the Department of Planning and Community Development address, email, and fax. Contact Nicole Preisner using the details on the form about the process.
- When should I complete the filming application?
- The town asks that the application be completed at least 21 days before permitted activity. Later applications are accepted, but staff availability and requested street closures are not guaranteed.
- What details does the application request?
- It asks for contact information, production dates and locations, story and equipment details, parking needs, possible street or sidewalk closures, and estimated local expenses.
Need something notarized?
This Filming Permit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Ashland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.