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Tulsa, OK Filming & Production: Location Permits (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Film location permits in Tulsa, OK, sometimes called film shoot permits, production permits, or filming authorizations, cover commercial photography, video shoots, and motion picture production.

Key Facts

Application deadline
10 days before filming starts
Private property fee
$150 non-refundable
Public right-of-way fee
$450 non-refundable
Late fee
additional $100 if under 10 days
Extra requirement
letter of support from Tulsa Office of Film

Summary

Tulsa requires a permit from the Special Events Coordinator before any outdoor film production on public or private property, plus a letter of support from the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture.

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the conduct of a film production on public and/or private property without first obtaining a permit from the special events coordinator and paying the fee established in Title 49, Chapter 10 currently in effect or hereafter adopted. A letter of support is required from the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture to accompany the permit. Film Permit fees shall be governed by whether it is a major event or minor event.

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Full Breakdown

Any outdoor film production that blocks traffic, uses Intermittent Traffic Control, flies a drone, or occupies public or private property must get a film permit from the Special Events Coordinator, per Tulsa Revised Ordinances Title 37 § 1402.B. Applications are due at least ten days before filming starts; late submissions add a $100 fee. A letter of support from the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture must accompany the application. The non-refundable fee is $150 for private property and $450 for filming that uses public rights-of-way, under Title 49 § 1005.

Violations & Fines

Filming without a permit is unlawful under Title 37 § 1402.B; the City can deny the permit for prior noncompliance and require site restoration by the organizer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to film in Tulsa?
Yes. Any outdoor film production blocking traffic, using drones, or occupying public or private property needs a permit from the Special Events Coordinator under Title 37 § 1402.B, plus a letter of support from the Tulsa Office of Film.
How much does a Tulsa film permit cost?
$150 for filming on private property and $450 if the shoot uses public rights-of-way, per Title 49 § 1005; late applications submitted within 10 days add a $100 surcharge.

Sources & Official References

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