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 | $10 one-time, nonrefundable fee per alarmed address | See the local steps above for any confirmed filing deadline |
| Renewal | Not separately confirmed | No recurring renewal term; permit ends when the alarm user vacates, is nontransferable and must be updated within 30 days of changed information |
False-alarm charges
| False-alarm occurrence | Charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1st–2nd | $0 | Residential accounts; Counting period not confirmed; false alarms in a 12-month period |
| 3rd and each later | $150 | Residential accounts; Counting period not confirmed; false alarm |
Police response
Failure to register, pay charges or maintain the system can result in no police response. After the first response to an unpermitted site, further responses may be withheld until a permit is obtained.
Sources and local authority
These official sources were used to prepare the Virginia Beach 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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