Filming & Production in Georgetown County, SC (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Georgetown County, South Carolina.
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Location Permits
Georgetown County requires a film permit for any commercial film, video, television or movie activity in the unincorporated county, with exemptions for news coverage, student projects and crews of three or fewer. Applications cost $200.00 and must be filed at least five business days before filming under County Code § 13.8-191.
Location Filming Permits, Georgetown County SC
Significant RestrictionsGeorgetown County Code § 13.8-191
(c)A permit is required for any film, video, television, or movie activity, (hereinafter filming activity) whether on public or private property, to be conducted within Georgetown County and where the resulting product is intended to be viewed, marketed, distributed or sold to the general public without regard to the medium used for its viewing, marketing, distribution or sales; a permit is not...
Street Closures
Any filming that disrupts traffic in unincorporated Georgetown County, including street closures, needs an encroachment permit before the film permit issues, and the Sheriff sets the traffic-control terms. Under County Code § 13.8-195, holds are capped at three minutes and are barred entirely during rush hours.
Filming Street Closures, Georgetown County SC
Significant RestrictionsGeorgetown County Code § 13.8-195
(a)The Georgetown County Sheriff shall have the authority to determine the requirements under this section.(b)Any disruption in traffic, including street closures, requires the issuance of an encroachment permit from all applicable authorities prior to the issuance of a filming permit.(c)Any required public safety officials needed to administer the orderly flow of traffic during filming or traf...
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