A production company filming in New Jersey and applying for the New Jersey Film and Digital Media Tax Credit Program must utilize vendors registered to do business in the state. Purchases, rentals and services MUST be obtained from NJ registered vendors in order for associated expenses to qualify for tax credits.

To determine the business registration status:

1. Goto: https://www.njportal.com/DOR/BusinessNameSearch/Search/BusinessName
2. Enter the BUSINESS NAME and click SEARCH
3. Obtain the BUSINESS ENTITY I.D. #
4. Go to: https://www1.state.nj.us/TYTR_BRC/jsp/BRCLoginJsp.jsp

Enter the first four letters of the business NAME and the BUSINESS ENTITY I.D.# in the appropriate fields, and click SEARCH

Most New Jersey counties, cities, towns, state parks, county parks, national parks, historic sites, highways, railroad and airport terminals, and military posts have their own unique regulations pertaining to production.  New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission staff members are well versed in these matters and should be consulted before specific communities are approached.

As a rule, filmmakers working in New Jersey are required to carry general liability insurance in the amount of $1 million ($2 million in the City of Newark). Additional insurance may be required of crews using pyrotechnic effects or performing stunts.  Property owners must be relieved of all liability in connection with production work taking place on their respective locations. Typically, production companies are asked to present certificates of insurance naming property owners as "additional insured."