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Washington
Washington Filmworks acts as the state film office but issues no permits; Washington State Parks require a commercial filming and photography permit with published fees, plus a Discover Pass to drive in.
Permit: conditional
Shoot decision
Depends on setup
Washington Filmworks, a nonprofit designated as the state's film office, manages incentives and points productions to the right contacts but does not issue permits; permits are city, county, and land-agency level (Seattle's Office of Economic Development handles the city).
Permit
Conditional
Issuer: Washington Filmworks (designated state film office)
Cost: Varies by property and locality; the state parks film permit is $100 (or $200 if under 7 days out)
Washington Filmworks, a nonprofit designated as the state's film office, manages incentives and points productions to the right contacts but does not issue permits; permits are city, county, and land-agency level (Seattle's Office of Economic Development handles the city). Washington State Parks requires an approved permit for all commercial and educational filming and photography: $100 when arranged through a region office seven or more days ahead, $200 inside seven days, plus a damage deposit, bond, or insurance binder and site fees depending on the project. DNR and Fish & Wildlife lands have separate processes.
Drone / airspace
Legal under FAA rules; commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107
Commercial drone work requires FAA Part 107. Many Washington state parks restrict drone takeoff and landing without permission; ask the park first. For Part 107 and state drone law, see Drone Authority.
Street / public space
Yes: photographing people and property visible from public space is legal in the US
Private property (Pike Place Market is city-owned but heavily managed; tech campuses are private) sets its own rules regardless of state law.
Practical notes
- Vehicle access to state parks, DNR, and Fish & Wildlife lands requires a Discover Pass; it covers parking, not commercial shooting rights.
- Submit the state parks film permit application to the region office about two weeks out; the sub-7-day fee doubling is the penalty for late planning.
- Mount Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades are NPS-managed and follow federal permit rules, not Washington State Parks'.
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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