Filming permits

Authorization is required for all filming on public property under the City of Québec’s jurisdiction. A filming permit application must be submitted to the Major Events Office (MEO).

Only an MEO representative is authorized to make arrangements on behalf of the production in order to obtain permits or technical support for filming from the City. In no instance should the production company attempt to make arrangements directly with other City departments.

Required Documents

• Form FC-1 - Application for Film, Television, or Photographic Production
• Form FC-2 - Filming Permit Application
• Project script, synopsis, or storyboard
• Certificate of liability insurance for $2 million naming the City of Québec as an additional insured (document from the insurer or the City of Québec Liability Insurance Endorsement
• For larger projects:
• List of film crew members
• Filming schedule
• List of locations and scenes to be filmed
• Site plans
• Notice to residents (for approval)

Time required

Wait times for permits, authorizations, and technical requests vary depending on the size of the production.

• At least 3 working days are required for regular permits (filming and parking permits).
• At least 5 business days are required for special permits (road closures, overflight drone clearance over municipal land, filming inside a municipal facility, police presence, etc.)

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