Apply for a Film Production Permit

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A Film Permit Application must be submitted for commercial filming activities taking place within the city of Kirkland. In addition, any filming activity which impacts the normal use of public rights-of-way within the vicinity (i.e. traffic disruptions, sound amplification, evening lighting, etc.) requires a permit.

Filming on private property does not always require a permit; however, if high risk special effects or pyrotechnics are to be used, permits are required.

Application Process

To apply for a Film Production Permit, follow these steps:

Step 1.Review the requirements

Step 2.Gather supporting documents

Prepare required documentation:

  • Daily Call Sheet(s)/Production Timeline
  • Site Map(s)
  • Certificate of Insurance
  • Additional Insured Endorsement Form
  • Traffic Control Plan (if applicable)
  • Remote Pilot Airman's Certificate (if applicable)

Step 3.Complete the application

Once your supporting documents are in order, you can complete the application. Applications must be submitted no later than 15 calendar days prior to filming and 30 calendar days prior to filming when traffic disruptions or high-risk special effects are planned.   

Complete the Film Production Permit Application

Step 4.Pay the application fee

The non-refundable $100.00 Application Fee can be mailed or hand-delivered to:

City of Kirkland
Special Events
123 Fifth Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033 

Step 5.We will contact you

Once the application and fee are received, a permit review will be completed by representatives of the Special Event Service Team. You can expect to receive a response within 10 business days. 

Step 6.Pay the permit fee

Upon approval, the permit will be issued once Permit Fees are paid. 

Contact Us

Phone

425-587-3347

Email

selkayssi@kirklandwa.gov

Location

City Hall
123 5th Avenue
Kirkland
98033
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