- 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
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
Contact
Phone
Open M-F 7:30 am-5:00 pm, with the exception of all Commonwealth & Federally observed holidays.