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 | $50; no fee for qualifying residents 65+ or 100% disabled veterans | See the local steps above for any confirmed filing deadline |
| Renewal | Not separately confirmed | Annual; expires after one year |
False-alarm charges
| False-alarm occurrence | Charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1st–3rd | free | one-year counting period |
| 4th–5th | $50 each | one-year counting period |
| 6th–7th | $75 each | one-year counting period |
| 8th+ | $100 each | one-year counting period; in the one-year counting period |
Police response
Police usually respond to burglar alarms only at sites with a valid permit; panic, hold-up and third-party reports remain exceptions, and unpermitted sites may be cited.
Sources and local authority
These official sources were used to prepare the Arlington 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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