Permit Process
The City of Cerritos actively promotes a positive atmosphere for production companies wishing to film within the City limits. A film permit is required for filming done within the City of Cerritos. We have a simplified permit procedure designed to coordinate all your production needs. Use the following forms to submit your application:
- City Filming Permit (PDF)
- Certificate of Insurance Sample (PDF)
- L.A. County Fire Department Permits
- Frequently Asked Questions
Submit Film Permit Application to:
Department of Community Development
(562) 916-1201 Phone
To submit an application via email, call (562) 916-1201 for assistance.
Please use this information sheet as a checklist to assemble the materials required for your Film Permit. All documents are required for a complete application.
______Film & Photography Permit Application
______Terms & Conditions
______Full writeen description/cover letter of filming activity and storyline
______Site Plan showing the location and layout of production, including the location of all vehicle parking, equipment staging, and filming activities, etc.
______Traffic Control/Parking Plan, if filming outdoors
______Property Owner Authorization and/or executed Location Agreement
______Certificate of General Liability Insurance and an endorsement of a minimum coverage of $1 million (or a total of $5 million for production at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts and the Cerritos Olympic Swim & Fitness Center)
- The City of Cerritos must be listed as the certificate holder and the Description of Operations must include the required City language (see pages 7-8 for samples)
______Approved Los Angeles County Fire Department Film Permit
- Contact the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Public Safety & Film Unit at 818-364-8240 or https://fire.lacounty.gov/public-safety-and-film-unit/
______Payment of permit fees:
- Application fee: $250 per day of filming
- If filming in multiple locations, a $200 fee is charged for each additional location
- Additional facility rental fees, filming use fees and staff fees are assessed to the filming/photography at City facilities and/or City-owned properties. Fees are based on proposed use, project duration, and required staff resources, and will be provided to the applicant separately.
