Commercial Filming Application

COMMERCIAL FILMING
STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
A Commercial Use Permit (CUP) is required for anyone conducting commercial activities (as defined in 11 AAC 12.990(9)*) within any unit of the State Park system. This application for permit is specific to Commercial Filming within a park. An issued permit must be carried at all times while operating in the parks.

To complete this application you must provide:
- A Certificate of Commercial Liability Insurance with the State of Alaska as additionally insured (see General Stipulations for more details).
- A valid Alaskan Business License: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/BusinessLicensing.aspx
- List all individuals operating under the CUP. You must have permission from each individual to include thier information on the application.
- List all vehicles, boats, aircrafts, snowmachines, atvs, etc. used in any park unit.
- If drones will be used, a copy of the drone license for the pilot in command.
Allow 30 days for processing your application. Instructions for payment will be sent to the email address provided on the application.

Permit Fees:

A non-refundable permit application processing fee of $100

1 person $100 per day

2-10 people $250 per day

11-20 people $350 per day

21-30 people $450 per day

Over 30 people $1000 per day

Drone use $100 per day in addition to the fee based on the number of people

Full fee information is provided here: Fees for Non-Competitive Commercial Use Permits

Day use parking fees are not included with this authorization. These fees can be paid on-site or by purchasing an annual parking pass: dnr.alaska.gov/parks/passes.

For additional questions, email us at: parkpermitting@alaska.gov.

COMMERCIAL FILMING
STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
Optional Additional Email
Phone Number*
Emergency Contact Name*
Emergency Contact Phone Number*
Mailing Address*

Street Address or PO Box

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Zip / Postal Code
Business Name*
As shown on your Alaska Business License
Business License Number*
Per AS 43.70.020(a) a business license is required for the privilege of engaging in a business in the State of Alaska
I am a*

New applicantReturning applicant
LAS Number *
Your LAS number is listed at the top of all previous issued permits.
Project Description
Name of Project*
Client*
Provide a detailed description of on site activities, including any information that will assist in defining the scope of the project, such as camera type, lighting, sound equipment, props, special effects, time in the park, staging area, etc.*
Example: This shoot will include shots of a graduate student currently conducting field research in Anchorage, focusing on the study of wolves, lynx, and wolverines. No animals will be captured or filmed for our purposes. The areas/trails we are looking to film as the backdrop are Mount Baldy Loop, Flattop Mountain Trail, and O'Malley Peak Trail. Equipment and camera gear will be (1) Canon C400 Cinema Camera, (3) Atlas Mercury Anamorphic lenses, Sennheiser microphone and boom pole, Zoom F8n Pro audio recorder, and (1) EasyRig support system.
Shoot Location Schedule*
Will you be utilizing the trails or facilities at Eagle River Nature Center?*

YesNo
Will you be operating at Petroglyph State Historic Park?*

YesNo
New as of late 2025, the City and Borough of Wrangell has a Memorandum of Understanding with Alaska State Parks to manage the Petroglyph State Historic Park. Under this agreement, the City and Borough of Wrangell collects permit fees and End of Season fees for activities at Petroglyph State Historic Park.
I agree and understand that by operating at the Eagle River Nature Center, I must have the Friends of Eagle River Nature Center listed as additionally insured on my insurance policy, using the following address. Friends of Eagle River Nature Center, Inc. 32750 Eagle River Rd. Eagle River, AK 99577*

I agree and understand
I agree and understand that by operating at the Eagle River Nature Center I am responsible for paying Friends of Eagle River Nature Center's day-use parking fees.*

I agree and understand
I agree and understand that by operating at Petroglyph State Historic Park, I must have the City and Borough of Wrangell listed as additionally insured on my insurance policy. The address is the following: City and Borough of Wrangell, P.O. Box 531, Wrangell, AK 99929*

I agree and understand
Will you be using a drone?*

YesNo
How many days will you be using drones within Alaska State Parks?*
Attach a copy of the current Remote Pilot Certificate under FAA Part 107 for the pilot in command on your project. A copy of a recurrent license is required if initial certification is more than 2 years old.*

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List all vehicles you will be operating in the State Parks.
List individuals working on site*
Will a staging area be needed?*

YesNo
Provide some additional details on the specific location, what will be stored, and how long the staging area will be needed:*
Optional, provide a site plan, location map, or other supporting documents about your project:

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Commercial Use Permit Stipulations
Stipulations for Commercial Filming
Park Unit Specific Stipulations
Commercial General Liability Insurance
Here is an example of an insurance policy on an ACORD form that meets the requirement for commercial operators within Alaska State Parks.
Insurance Required. Without limiting indemnification, commercial operators providing services in State Park lands and waters must maintain liability insurance with coverage and limits adequate to protect both the Permittee and the State (including its officers, agents, and employees) from liabilities arising from operations on state land. A Certificate of Insurance (COI), on an ACORD form, must be submitted with the permit application. The COI must name the State as an additional insured with respect to the Permittee’s operations on or in conjunction with the permitted premises, using the following address for the State:

State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501

The COI must include provisions for notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change as required by the policy. Insurance must be maintained continuously throughout the permit term. Policies must be written on an “occurrence” basis unless otherwise approved by the Division of Risk Management, Department of Administration. Failure to provide or maintain satisfactory insurance is a material breach and may result in permit termination.
Attach a Certificate of Commercial Liability Insurance that meets requirements stated above and lists State of Alaska as additionally insured.*

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Attach a Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance that lists Friends of Eagle River Nature Center, Inc. as additionally insured.*

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Attach a Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance that lists the City and Borough of Wrangell as additionally insured.*

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Signature
I, the permitee, attest the information submitted on this form and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. The permittee has read and agreed to the stipulations of this permit and understands that the breach of any of the stipulations is cause for revocation or suspension. By signing this form, the permittee, its agents, and employees agree to conduct the authorized activities under this permit in accordance with the attached filming stipulations and park unit specific stipulations that are incorporated upon the issuance of this permit. Information supplied in this application is available for public record through a public records request.
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COMMERCIAL FILMINGSTATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESDIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONNON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION

COMMERCIAL FILMINGSTATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESDIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONNON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION

Project Description

Commercial Use Permit Stipulations

Commercial General Liability Insurance

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COMMERCIAL FILMING
STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION

COMMERCIAL FILMING
STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION