Get Photography Permit Application

Pictures or videos taken by the visiting public documenting their visit do not require a permit. National Mall and Memorial Parks and the other DC area National Park Service parks require a permit for all photography and filming that is not categorized as general visitor use.

Starting a Photography Business Create a photographer business plan. Select a business name. Choose a business structure. Form your photography business. Create internal policies. Get an EIN and register for taxes. Open a bank account. Obtain required licenses and permits.

How To Get Your WA Permit Sign into dol.wa.gov. Click on License Express – Join now. Click on Pre-apply to get your first permit. Fill out the registration form.

To apply for a filming or professional photography permit, complete the Film Permit Application (PDF) and submit it to the appropriate park using the Contact List. More details are available on the film permit instructions (PDF).

A film permit is required in the District of Columbia for all non-personal filming activity (except reporters/journalists/crew covering live breaking news events). Tourists or others filming strictly for personal use do not require a permit.

You can keep your WA ID card and get a non-photo instruction permit, or you can surrender your ID card and get a photo instruction permit. Do I have to be in driver's ed to get an instruction permit? No. If you want to learn on your own, you must be at least 15 ½ years old and pass the knowledge test.

Tripods are permitted everywhere on the National Mall, with the exception of the interior spaces of the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. Nighttime tripod use is also permitted. To request a permit application for filming on the National Mall, contact the National Park Service Public Affairs Office at (202) 619-7225.

You've probably thought about how to obtain a DC photography permit if you're planning a wedding in the district. A permit is required when shooting at any of monuments on the National Mall, as well as most other parks and public locations in DC.

If you don't want a photo on your permit, you can log in and finish your application online. Be aware you'll have to provide proof of identity in person when it's time to get your license. If you do want a photo on your permit, you'll need to prove your identity in person.