How to apply and renew
- Use the Mountain View CryWolf portal to register a new residential alarm. CentralSquare Technologies operates the service.
- The city also provides a registration form. Follow its submission instructions.
| Action | Fee | When due / term |
|---|---|---|
| Residential registration | $20 annual fee | Annual registration; initial filing deadline not confirmed |
| Renewal | $20 annual fee | Annually |
Renew
Use the same city-specific CryWolf portal to renew. The city’s alarm chapter covers burglary and robbery alarms; ordinary smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors follow separate rules.
False-alarm charges
| False-alarm occurrence | Charge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | No charge | Counting period not confirmed |
| 2nd | $100 | Later tiers not confirmed |
Check the city’s current schedule for later incidents, the counting period and appeal options.
Police response
The current police-response and verification rules have not been confirmed. Ask the local authority which rules apply to your system.
Sources and local authority
city pages establish the rule and fee; the city-specific CryWolf portal accepts registrations and renewals.
Last reviewed September 24, 2026. Check the current city schedule before 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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