How to apply and renew
Use the official sources below to confirm the current application or registration process.
| Action | Fee | When due / term |
|---|---|---|
| New registration or permit | $0 | See the local steps above for any confirmed filing deadline |
| Renewal | $0 | Permit year is 12 months from issuance |
False-alarm charges
| False-alarm occurrence | Charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1st–2nd | $0 | Counting period not confirmed; false alarms |
| 3rd–5th | $50 each | Counting period not confirmed |
| 6th | $100 | Counting period not confirmed |
| 7th | $150 | Counting period not confirmed |
| 8th | $250 | Counting period not confirmed |
| 9th | $350 | Counting period not confirmed |
| 10th+ | $500 each | Counting period not confirmed |
Failure to register is $100.
Police response
Monitoring companies must attempt two calls before requesting police dispatch; the second call is not required for panic, robbery or duress alarms, or when video/audio verifies a crime in progress.
Sources and local authority
These official sources were used to prepare the Dunwoody guide.
Local rules and official pages can change. Verify important requirements, forms and fees before applying or paying.
Fire-alarm information
Fire-alarm installation, inspection and building-code rules may be separate from a home security registration. Ask the local fire or building office which rules apply to your system.
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