Film permits are required for all production projects filming in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Although film permits are free, please note that the production is responsible for the cost of any additional city services needed. Depending upon the scope of the project, specific permits may be necessary, such as: tent, pyrotechnic, firearm, or environmental. The following list outlines the requirements needed to secure a film permit for most of the governmental interests in Broward County.
Please allow a minimum of 3 business days' notice for processing once your permit request and all corresponding documentation have been received. Some municipalities require 5 business days' notice. Our team's hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (EST).
NOTE: County and municipal offices are closed on weekends and holidays (some municipalities are also closed Fridays). Recent staff changes and hours of operation may also have an impact on permit approval time.
A Certificate of Insurance is required to additionally insure the municipality in which you choose to work. Broward County requires a specific clause for additional insured. The exact preferred verbiage is provided below along with other specific insurance requirements.* PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING.
A locations breakdown including times, dates, rain dates, special arrangements or needs for parking, and city/county services requested.
The permit must be submitted by an authorized representative of your company and include size of cast and crew, number and types of vehicles, and approximate budget. Depending on the size of the project, a script or story board will help officials in determining what special services may be needed. No fees are required for film permits in Broward County.
Please note that although the Broward County parks do not charge location fees, you may like to make a donation to the Parks Foundation of Broward County and/or earmark the donation for the park you are visiting. To make a donation, visit browardparksfoundation.org.
Prior to the issuance of the permit, you will discuss your project directly with our office and the designated city contact or facility manager.
At your request, our office will provide contacts' name and phone number for additional city service needed (Ex: police detail, parking, fire, etc.).
Filming in residential areas requires a Film Permit, even if you will remain contained to the private property. Some private, commercial areas also require Film Permits.
If the location is in a neighborhood, we request that you distribute a letter to all affected neighbors as far in advance as possible. If near stores/shops please do the same. You can obtain a Filming Notice sample letter by either e-mailing or calling our office.
We are happy to provide you with a Visit Lauderdale logo for location credit.
Our office is eager to ensure that all productions filmed in the county are in compliance with the local laws and that the shoot is conducted as safely as possible for the production crew and property owners.
A film permit requires a Certificate of Insurance that additionally insures the jurisdiction in which you plan to film (see below for certificate holder address details). Insurance certificates must also includes the following details:
The name of the insured production company
The name of the insurance company
A policy which provides at least $1,000,000 of Comprehensive General Liability for each instance of claim
If the company is using company owned vehicles, $300,000 Automobile Liability
The statutory limits for workers compensation and employers liability (this is required for productions with 4 or more cast/crew)
The policy number and dates of policy coverage, including an expiration date that falls after the shoot date
The following clause must be included under “Description of operations/locations/vehicles" section: * FOR GENERAL LIABILITY: THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER IS NOTED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED WITH RESPECT TO LIABILITY.
Please upload your certificate where indicated within the application.
Certificate Holders:
115 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
4800 West Copans Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33063
9090 SW 50th Place
Cooper City, FL 33329-0910
9500 West Sample Road
Coral Springs, FL 33065
100 W Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, FL 33004
Department of Fire Rescue & Emergency Services
2601 West Broward Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
6591 SW 45th St.
Davie, FL 33314
150 NE 2nd Avenue
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
100 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
1210 Hillsboro Mile
Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062
2600 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33020
4300 NW 36th Street
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 3319
4501 Ocean Drive
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308
5581 W Oakland Park Boulevard
Lauderhill, FL 33313
2200 NE 38th Street
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
2300 Civic Center Place
Miramar, FL 33025
701 SW 71st Avenue
North Lauderdale, FL 33063
3650 NE 12th Avenue
Oakland Park, FL 33334
6600 University Drive
Parkland, FL 33067
3150 SW 52nd Avenue
Pembroke Park, FL 33023
601 City Center Way
Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
100 West Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
13400 Griffin Road
Southwest Ranches, FL 33330
10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Sunrise, FL 33351
7525 NW 88th Avenue
Tamarac, FL 33321
2020 Wilton Drive
Wilton Manors, FL 33305