Film permit
To film in the District, you are required to submit a film permit application, along with several supporting applications or documents.
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Permits, licenses, and other requirements
| Requirement | Condition |
|---|---|
| Film permit (download application form) |
Must be submitted five working days before filming |
| Business license for non-residents | Licence must be valid for the year you will be filming |
| Certificate of insurance (with $5 million liability) | Name District of North Vancouver as an additional insured |
| Security deposit cheque | $2,500 minimum for commercials and non-broadcast media; $5,000 minimum for TV series, feature films, documentaries, new media, MOW, etc. |
Additional permits you may need
| If you plan to... | You will need... |
|---|---|
| Park vehicles at your location | Parking request form |
| Use streets or sidewalks for filming, or to alter the flow of traffic, control traffic intermittently | Street use permit (submitted five working days before filming), may require RCMP traffic control/escort |
| Use an electric generator on site | Electrical permit application form and contractor authorization (72 hours notice is required for permit to be valid) |
| Access water via a fire hydrant | Hydrant use permit |
Get more details about application requirements
Learn more about what you need to film in the District — including insurance, approvals, and traffic management — in our complete filming and policy guidelines.
Have questions?
For questions about film permits, contact us at 604.990.2437 or filming@dnv.org.
