State Roads

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Although not a permitting agency, the North Carolina Film Office works with the North Carolina Department of Transportation on your behalf when requesting permission and assistance to shoot on or near state-maintained roads or highways.

Whether you're shooting b-roll or staging a major stunt, the process will go more smoothly with our guarantee of proper channeling. Complete the form below to start the process.

Please submit your paperwork at least two (2) weeks prior to your proposed shoot. If you have an especially complicated shoot, requiring stunts, car chases, etc., submit your request a month in advance.

*For road and traffic assistance on city or county roads, please contact the local police department where you are filming for appropriate permits or assistance.

Applicant

Title of Applicant

Title of Production

Type of Production

If Other, describe type of production

Production Company

Address

City

State

Zip

Office Phone

Cell

Email

Insurance

Company

Policy #

Request Type

Traffic Control Request (Intermittent Traffic Control and/or Rolling Road Block)*

Bridge Closure Request*^

Road Closure Request*^

Other*^

* The production should contact local law enforcement (i.e. city/town police department or county sheriff’s office) with regards to hiring off-duty officers to assist with traffic during filming. It is the production’s responsibility to secure these individuals and pay for their services.

^ For bridge and road closures, applicant should also email a proposed detour route to info@filmnc.com after submitting the road assistance request form

Setup

Date of Set-up

Time Window (ex: 1pm-3pm)

Is traffic control needed during this time?

Production

Date of Production

Time Window

Tear-Down

Date of Tear-down

Time Window

Is traffic control needed during this time?

Rain Dates

Alternate dates incase of rain or other unforeseeable conditions

Shoot Location

Location Details (Intersection, name of bridge, mile marker, etc. Be specific.)

Attach Additional Information (pdf, jpg, png. 12MB max)

Stunt work? Describe stunt work

Drone/UAS? Name of pilot(s), flight company/contact info

Vehicles? Number and types

Brief description of what will be filmed

Additional Information

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The NC Film Office will contact the State Department of Transportation on your behalf. DOT will contact you with 48 regular business hours and provide assistance and/or advice on your project.

By submitting this form I ATTEST that the information provided on this form is complete, correct and in no way misleading or false. I am fully authorized to represent the production/applicant stated and will work with NC state officials to adhere to their safety regulations to protect property and lives.

NOTE: THE NC FLIM OFFICE IS NOT A PERMITTING AGENCY. We work on your behalf with state agencies to secure proper permitting for your shoot.

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Filming on NC Roads/Highways