45 day notice not required
Interested in professional photography or a film/video production? The DCR maintains many facilities throughout the state that provides a perfect backdrop. You will need a permit.
- This page, Apply for a state parks photography or a film/video production permit, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
Apply for a state parks photography or a film/video production permit
Contacts
EEA ePLACE Help Desk
Phone
ePLACE Help Desk
Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522
Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.
The Details
What you need
To apply for a photography or a film/video production permit, you will need the following:
- Create an account at the new EEA ePLACE online filing portal
- Location set-up plans, diagrams, road closure plan, vehicles on site and any additional information relevant to your photography or film/video shoot.
- Certificate of liability insurance
- For additional instructions on how to fill out the Special Use Permit Application, see below guidance document under Downloads section.
Fees
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | $45 | per permit |
| Film/video production permit (education institution/student) | $100 | per project |
| Film/video production (commercial) | $250 | per production day |
How to apply
Visit the new EEA ePLACE Permitting Portal
Next steps
Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI)
You must submit a certificate of liability insurance (COI). The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Conservation and Recreation must be named as additional insured for the date and location of your film/video shoot or photography shoot with a minimum amount of 1 million dollars ($1,000,000) in liability. This is required for all special use permits and your permit will not be issued without the certificate.
More info
Photography and Film/Video Credits should read: “Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation”.
Need help with the new ePLACE system?
A quick guide is available to download for help with the registration process. Need more help? Call the ePLACE Help Desk at (844) 733-7522 or (844) 73-ePLAC between the hours of 7:30 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday.
Downloads
Open PDF file, 1.41 MB,
EEA ePLACE Quick Guides for DCR Special Permits
(English, PDF 1.41 MB)
Open PDF file, 1.25 MB,
DCR Special Use Permit EEA ePLACE Instructions
(English, PDF 1.25 MB)
Contact
Phone
ePLACE Help Desk
Call EEA ePLACE Help Desk, ePLACE Help Desk at 844-733-7522
Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.