United States Department of the Interior
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Mojave National Preserve
2701 Barstow Road
Barstow, California 92311
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A
COMMERCIAL FILMING/STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PERMIT
In response to your inquiry concerning Commercial Filming/Still Photography, enclosed is a short-form
Application Worksheet for you to complete and return to us. It is important that the worksheet be as detailed as
possible concerning your proposed activity. For example, we must know where you propose to stage your
film/photography shoot, the size of crew including models or actors, what type of equipment (sets and/or props)
you will use, and any special provisions you may have.
If you are not familiar with the area, it is advisable to make an advance-scouting trip for routes and/or locations.
You will not be permitted to arrive and then select routes/locations on the day of the event. You will need to
attach a copy of advertisements, flyers, brochures, and all information sent to participants.
The information on the worksheet will be utilized by National Park Service (NPS) staff to evaluate the impact of
your activities on park resources and visitors, appropriate level of monitoring required, and any additional costs
associated with your request. It may require several weeks to review your request and render a decision.
FEES: A non-refundable application fee of $111.00 is required from all applicants, regardless of whether or not
the permit is issued. This payment must accompany the permit worksheet.
The NPS has the authority to recover any or all of the costs associated with commercial filming/still photography
activities. These costs include:
Administrative processing – starting at $391.00
Monitoring costs – minimum of two hours at $45.00/hour
Location fees – to be determined based on type of activity, size of crew, and number of days
INSURANCE: If your request is approved, a Certificate of Insurance will be required showing that you have
general liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000. This certificate must name the United States of America as
"additional insured." Other coverage limits may be required based on the requested activity. If required, we will
need an original certificate of insurance for our files. The permit holder’s name must be on the Certificate of
Insurance.
BONDS: A performance bond may also be required. The amount of the bond will be determined from the
information provided on the worksheet. It may be paid by bond or cashier’s check. This bond will be returned to
you upon completion of your activity if all stipulations have been met and park resources have not been
damaged.
National Park Service
tel: (760) 252-6107
Mojave National Preserve
fax: (760) 252-6174
Attention: Special Use Permits
email: moja_sup@nps.gov
2701 Barstow Road
Barstow, CA 92311
PAYMENTS: Payment of the application fee must be received before an application can be processed.
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If paying by check, submit payment with the application. Checks are to be made to the National Park
Service.
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If paying by credit card, submit the application, then contact Mojave National Preserve for a permit
number. This number is required when making credit card payments at