Montana Photo & Video Release Form
Create a free Montana photo, video, and recording release — for a model shoot, an event, an organization, or a minor. Because Montana is an all-party (two-party) consent state, this tool adjusts the recording-consent language to match. Fill in, preview, and download a PDF.
A free release form — but not legal advice.
The only release builder that is recording-law aware: in Montana (an all-party consent state), it adjusts the audio-consent language to match the law. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm.
What is this release for?
Permission to USE someone’s photo/video commercially (a classic model release).
Who is being photographed or recorded?
Who gets to use it?
Scope of use
Options
Montana notes
Montana is an all-party consent state — if your recording captures anyone’s voice, you legally need their consent. Get this form signed BEFORE recording, and get a separate signature from each person recorded.
Keep the signed original. A release is strongest when signed before or at the time of the shoot, with each person recorded signing their own copy.
Or email yourself a copy (PDF)
PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE (MODEL RELEASE)
1. Grant of Rights
In exchange for the opportunity to be photographed and/or recorded and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which I acknowledge, I, [YOUR FULL NAME], irrevocably grant to [NAME OF PERSON OR ORGANIZATION] and its assigns, licensees, successors, employees, and agents (collectively, the “Releasee”) the right to photograph, film, and record me, and to use, reproduce, edit, publish, and display my name, image, likeness, photograph, video, and voice and recorded appearance (the “Recording”).
2. Scope of Use
The Recording may be used in the following media: print, websites and other digital media, and social media, for the following purposes: commercial, and advertising and promotional, within the following territory: Worldwide, in perpetuity.
This release covers the Recording in whole or in part, alone or in combination with other images, text, or works, and as edited or modified by the Releasee.
3. Consent to Audio & Video Recording
I consent to the recording of my spoken words, voice, and conversations, and to the interception, recording, retention, and use of any audio and video by the Releasee.
I understand that Montana requires the consent of every person before a conversation may be recorded, and I give my own consent here. (Each person recorded should sign their own consent.)
4. Right to Edit; Waiver of Inspection
I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs, video, or recordings, or the use to which they may be applied, including any written copy. I release the Releasee from any liability for blurring, distortion, alteration, optical illusion, or use in composite or modified form, whether intentional or not.
5. Release of Liability
I release and hold harmless the Releasee from any and all claims, demands, and liability arising from or related to the use of the Recording, including any claim for invasion of privacy, right of publicity, defamation, or violation of any personal or proprietary right.
I acknowledge that I am entitled to no further compensation for the use described in this release.
6. Governing Law
This release is governed by the laws of the State of Montana. It is binding on me and on my heirs, successors, and assigns. If any part of this release is held unenforceable, the remaining parts remain in effect.
Signature: _______________________________
Printed name: [YOUR FULL NAME]
Date: [DATE]
Witness (optional): _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
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Recording Consent in Montana
Montana is an all-party ("two-party") consent state: every person must agree before their conversation is recorded. A signed audio/video recording-consent clause is genuinely needed here — the generator includes and emphasizes it.
That is why a release on a recording-law site treats audio differently from images. If your shoot captures anyone's voice in Montana, read the two-party consent rules and get the consent clause signed before you record. See the full United States recording laws guide for the penalties and nuances.
Right of Publicity in Montana
Montana protects against unauthorized commercial use of a person’s likeness under common law (the appropriation tort), so a signed release is the clean way to authorize use. Post-mortem protection is limited or unsettled.
In short, Montana protects the use of a person's likeness under common law with limited or unsettled post-mortem protection. A signed release is the clean way to authorize commercial use and avoid a claim.
Minors and Biometrics
A minor cannot sign a binding release in Montana — a parent or legal guardian must sign on the child's behalf, and the generator's minor mode adds that signature block. Montana does not yet have a dedicated child-influencer trust law, but standard guardian consent still applies.
If a photo will be used for facial recognition or other biometric purposes, get a separate, specific written consent — the generator can add one — because biometric-privacy rules are spreading even where Montana has none yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a recording consent form in Montana?
Montana is an all-party ("two-party") consent state: every person must agree before their conversation is recorded. A signed audio/video recording-consent clause is genuinely needed here — the generator includes and emphasizes it.
Does Montana protect a person’s likeness?
Montana protects against unauthorized commercial use of a person’s likeness under common law (the appropriation tort), so a signed release is the clean way to authorize use. Post-mortem protection is limited or unsettled.
How do I do a photo release for a minor in Montana?
A parent or legal guardian must sign on the minor’s behalf — a minor cannot sign a binding release. Use the “Minor’s release” mode and the form adds the guardian block.
Is a Montana photo release legally binding?
Yes — a release is a contract supported by consideration (payment or simply the opportunity to be photographed) and is binding when signed; no notary is required. For a minor, the guardian signs.
Is this a model release or a recording consent form?
It can be either or both. A model release authorizes commercial USE of a likeness; recording consent documents permission to RECORD audio/video. This generator covers both and adjusts the audio language to Montana’s consent rule.
Disclaimer
This generator provides a self-help document for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm. Recording-consent, right-of-publicity, minor, and biometric rules change; this content is current as of 2026-06-06. For commercial or high-stakes use, consult a licensed Montana attorney.