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Permits & Regulations : Filming in Seattle

* For entire City of Seattle filming guidelines and filming information, please go to www.seattle.gov/film

Your production will require a permit if:

  • Traffic will be interrupted on City Of Seattle streets.
  • Pedestrian traffic on sidewalks will be interrupted.
  • A tri-pod or dolly is used on sidewalks or streets.
  • Wires or cables run across or over sidewalks.
  • A generator is used on a sidewalk or street.
  • Filming takes place on public property.
  • Public Parking will be impacted

One call to the Mayor's Film Office will put you in business.

Please call the Film Office as soon as you determine you will be working in Seattle. The more lead time given, the better they can serve you.

City of Seattle
Mayor's Office of Film and Music
700 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 5752
P.O. Box 94708
Seattle, WA 98124-4708

Contact: James Keblas, Director
Phone: (206) 684-5030
Fax: (206) 684-0379
james.keblas@seattle.gov

Chris Swenson, Film Program Coordinator
Phone: (206) 733.9245
chris.swenson@seattle.gov

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