Performer Permit Information

Contact Member Services with any questions or to apply for a permit. Obtain your permit before you begin work.

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Permit fees under the Independent Production Agreement (IPA)

  • A permit lasts seven consecutive calendar days on a project.
  • A single permit is good for one category of performance.
  • Continuing work beyond the seven days requires subsequent permit(s).
  • One permit equals one credit.
Feature Films and Television Series (IPA)
Principal Performers and Stunt Performers $260
Actors and Other Performers $210
Dubbing (IPA)
All Categories $90

Permit fees under the National Commercial Agreement (NCA)

  • The fees below apply to each television commercial or each radio session.
  • One permit counts as one credit—except for a Background Performer permit, which does NOT count as a credit.
Performance Categories, Except Background and Group Background
  Apprentice Member Non-Member
First Permit $343.75 $412.50
Second and subsequent permits $250.00 $300.00
Minors (ages 15 and under) Performance Categories Except Background and Group Background)
  Apprentice Member Non-Member
First Permit $237.50 $285.00
Second and subsequent permits $175.00 $210.00
Adult Background Performers
  Apprentice Member Non-Member
First Permit $156.25 $187.50
Second and subsequent permits $106.25 $127.50
Minor Background Performers (ages 15 and under)
  Apprentice Member Non-Member
First Permit $112.50 $135.00
Second and subsequent permits $68.75 $82.50