The following are basic forms to get you started and to help you think about the paperwork you should have for various situations. As always, best to consult with a local lawyer familiar with intellectual property law.

Whenever possible it is a good idea to make a photocopy of the model’s driver’s license or passport and make that copy part of the release. The next best thing is to staple the copy to the release. Give the model both a copy of the release and of the driver’s license or passport. Volunteer to cross out some of the numbers on the license or passport if the model is reluctant about you having a “complete” copy of their identification.

Note on this release, #4 is for independent models (or just regular people), those not with an ...

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