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St. Louis
St. Louis has no general film permit; you register with the film office and pull department-specific approvals only when a shoot impacts streets or parks.
Permit: conditional
Shoot decision
Depends on setup
As a general rule you do not need a citywide filming permit in St. Louis.
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: St. Louis Film Office (at Explore St. Louis), coordinating with individual city departments
Cost: No general permit fee; department-level permits (streets, parks, police) vary, see the film office
Processing: Contact the film office ahead of the shoot; department approvals add lead time
As a general rule you do not need a citywide filming permit in St. Louis. The film office asks productions to register and then routes you to the right department: the Street Department for restricting street or sidewalk traffic, the Parks Department for filming in a park, and the Police Department for driving shots, simulated gunfire, or emergency vehicle activity. Handheld and personal photography needs nothing. Verify specifics with the film office.
Drone / airspace
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107; local property rules add restrictions
Local takeoff, landing, and park restrictions sit on top of FAA airspace rules. For Part 107 and drone law, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes: you can photograph what is visible from public space in the US
Private property sets its own rules regardless of city law.
Practical notes
- The Gateway Arch and its grounds are a national park (Gateway Arch National Park), so NPS commercial filming rules apply there, not city rules.
- Forest Park shoots go through the city Parks Department, not the film office.
- Missouri has no state film permit either; the Missouri Film Office confirms most cities in the state work the same way.
Guidance, not legal advice
Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.
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