A recognizable person

A body part of an unrecognizable model with a visible tattoo

Nude models or models who are part of a sexually suggestive concept, including unrecognizable models

Illustrations, vectors, or animations created in the likeness of actual people

Release documents must contain the required information that is found in the adult, minor, and mature content model release information checklists below.

The information provided on a release form must be legible and accurate.

A separate model release is required for each recognizable person. E.g., A photo with five recognizable models will require five separate model release attachments.

Model release attachments that contain multiple model release forms in a single file will not be accepted. E.g., A single JPEG file that contains five model releases.

Multipage release forms, per recognizable person, must be uploaded as one JPEG file. Multipage release forms will not be accepted if the pages are attached separately as individual JPEG files. E.g., If a single model release form consists of five pages, all five pages must be included in one JPEG file.

Mononymous people (people known by just one name, rather than a first name and surname) require a government-issued ID attached to the release to confirm the person only has one name. If an ID is not provided, the release will not be accepted.

If a model is deceased, model information needs to be completed and signed by the person’s next of kin. It is recommended to include a note that explains the next of kin’s relationship to the model.

Only Gregorian calendar dates will be accepted. It is recommended to write out the entire date including the name of the month (e.g., March 15, 2015).

Release forms that do not meet these requirements will be rejected for Invalid Model Release.

Shutterstock accepts only the following non-English release forms:

The information fields on these release forms do not need to be filled out in English, however, email addresses and phone numbers must use English letters (Latin script) and western Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3…).

All other non-English release forms will not be accepted.

Dual-language release forms (i.e., English and another language) are acceptable if they comply with the English language release requirement checklists.

Artwork, which includes but is not limited to paintings, murals, graffiti, drawings, sketches, photographic prints, tattoos, and blueprints

Sculptures, statues, and monuments

Stained glass

Sheet music

Literary works

Music lyrics

Restricted exterior architectural designs

Building interiors

Private land

Release documents must contain the required information that is found in the property release information checklist below.

The information provided on a release form must be legible and accurate.

Separate property release attachments are required for each of the following types of property:

Property release attachments that contain multiple property release forms in a single file will not be accepted. E.g., A single JPEG file that contains five property releases.

Multipage release forms, per recognizable property, must be uploaded as one JPEG file. Multipage release forms will not be accepted if the pages are attached separately as individual JPEG files. E.g., If a single property release form consists of five pages, all five pages must be included in one JPEG file.

Mononymous people (people known by just one name, rather than a first name and surname) require a government-issued ID attached to the release to confirm the person only has one name. If an ID is not provided, the release will not be accepted.

Only Gregorian calendar dates will be accepted. It is recommended to write out the entire date including the name of the month (e.g., March 15, 2015).

Release forms that do not meet these requirements will be rejected for Invalid Property Release.

Shutterstock only accepts the following non-English release forms:

The information fields on these release forms do not need to be filled out in English, however, email addresses and phone numbers must use English letters (Latin script) and western Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3…).

All other non-English release forms will not be accepted.

Dual-language release forms (i.e., English and another language) are acceptable if they comply with the English language release requirement checklists.

Concerts held in private venues with ticketed admission

Historical reeneactments

Press conferences and panel discussions

Red carpet events

Runway shows

Select airshows

Sporting events, including those taken at non-collegiate schools or non-professional events

Theatrical performances held in private venues with ticketed admission, including those taken at school performances/theater

The name of the event;

The date of the event; and

Your name, if possible

The name of the event;

The date of the event (if not, then the date of the email);

Your name;

The authorized representative’s name and company; and

The email must be sent from the representative’s company email account

Prior to submitting your content send an email to credentials@shutterstock.com and attach your credentials. Once your credentials are approved, we will provide you with a case number that must be included with your content submission.

Credentials requests are processed Monday - Friday during regular business hours in US Eastern Time. Most credentials will be reviewed within 48 hours, but requests submitted over the weekend may take longer. If you need to have your credentials approved prior to a time-sensitive weekend event, please be sure to contact us no later than the Thursday prior to the event.

Please note that we will evaluate credentials on a case-by-case basis.

Make sure attached files do not exceed 10 MB, otherwise we may not receive them.