Permits & Regulations 
 

This section contains film regulatory information on the:
national level
state level
local level



National Regulations
Various federal agencies have requirements nationwide. Contact the following agencies as soon as possible to ensure that you obtain all applicable permits:

Bureau of Land Management


US Forest Service

National Park Service

--or notify for help with regulations at all levels


State Regulations
Check with the following governmental entities for access to film locations in Colorado:

Colorado State Patrol

There is a $25 filing fee to apply to film on state roads. Proof of insurance is also required.

The State Patrol, upon receipt of your application, will submit to you a invoice for their staffing costs in the project. Current rates are in the range of $33-$38 /hour. They charge mileage for the patrol car and motorcycles.

Colorado Department of Transportation

Colorado Department of Revenue

The department of revenue regulates the entrance of large vehicles and equipment across the state line. You can obtain information relevant to licensing from them.

Of course, you'll also need permission to film in any Colorado state park or state property of any kind.


Local Regulations
The maintains a database of contacts in municipalities across the state. These individuals are in place to assist you with any local regulatory requirements.

Also see the commission's website for the Colorado film-making code of responsibility.

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