Alarm Registration
Register on-line, click here
Alarm connection permit application click here(PDF)
General Information and Procedures
Chapter 93, Section 7:403 of the Ann Arbor Code of Ordinances (pdf) requires an annual alarm connection permit to be obtained in order to operate any home or business security system alarm that terminates directly or indirectly through an alarm company's central monitoring station at the Ann Arbor Police Department.
The alarm connection permit requires you to provide at least three names, addresses and telephone numbers for individuals who can be contacted day or night and have the ability to turn off your business or home security system in your absence.
It should be noted that the Ann Arbor City Code requires the alarm connection permit holder to pay all "false alarm" fees charged pursuant to Chapter 93.
If the information you provided us on your alarm connection permit application changes, please update your information online by clicking here or fill out a new alarm connection permit application (PDF) and check the box at the top of the form that states, "UPDATING Information" and mail to: City of Ann Arbor/Alarms, PO Box 511218, Livonia, MI 48151. If you have any questions please call 734-619-0550.
How to Register your Alarm
On-line registration:
To obtain an alarm connection permit and register on-line, click here
Register by Mail:
To register your alarm by mail download and complete the alarm connection permit application (PDF)
Send the completed form to:
City of Ann Arbor/Alarms,
P.O. Box 511218, Livonia, MI 48151.
Do not send payment in with your registration form. If you are registering for the first time, you will be invoiced for your alarm after it is registered.
Once you receive an invoice, you can pay it online by clicking on the "Pay invoices online" under the "Making Payments to the City" section, or see below
Online Payments
Pay invoices online by clicking here.
Alarm Fees
Per Resolution R-275-7-03 (07/07/2003) the following fees are in effect regarding alarms and connection fees:
|
Alarm Permit Fee (annual) |
$37 |
|
Auto Dialer Fee (annual) |
$124 |
|
False Alarm Fee |
$82 |
Copies of the city ordinances concerning alarm
|
Alarm Permit Fee (annual) |
$37 |
|
Auto Dialer Fee (annual) |
$124 |
|
False Alarm Fee |
$82 |
Enforcement can be obtained by contacting the city Clerk's office at (734) 794-6140 or downloading Ann Arbor Code of Ordinances (pdf) file. City Code pertaining to alarm systems and connection permits may be found in Chapter 77 and Chapter 93.
| Chapter |
Ordinance No. |
Ordinance |
| 77 |
7:31 |
Schedule Established |
| 77 |
7:32 |
Fees for licenses or permits |
| 77 |
7:33 |
Licenses for (A-D) |
| 93 |
7:00 |
Alarm system license |
| 93 |
7:401 |
Issuance of license |
| 93 |
7.402 |
Prohibited activities |
| 93 |
4.403 |
Alarm connection permit |
| 93 |
4.404 |
False alarms |
| 93 |
4.405 |
Penalty |