Apply for a Burglary Alarm Permit

Are you a resident or business owner looking to install an intrusion or hold up alarm system? We can help you apply for your alarm permit.

1. Gather your information

To complete your application, you will need the following information:

Residence/Business Address
Federal ID (If you're applying for a business)
3 Emergency Contacts (Name, Phone, and Address)
Alarm Installer Contact Information
Alarm Monitor Contact Information

2. Review the permit cost

For Residential properties

Alarm permits are free for residential properties. Just fill out the application, and we'll send you your permit.

For commercial or industrial properties

Permits expire after a year. You'll need to re-apply to renew your permit every year.

$25 for a new permit
$15 for a renewal

Government or non-profit properties

Permits expire after a year. You'll need to re-apply to renew your permit every year.

$10 for a new permit
$5 for a renewal

3. Complete the application here

We have an online application for alarm permits.

~~Apply Online in English~~

4. We'll mail your alarm permit

We'll mail your alarm permit to you within 14 business days.

1. Gather your information

To complete your application, you will need the following information:

Residence/Business Address
Federal ID (If you're applying for a business)
3 Emergency Contacts (Name, Phone, and Address)
Alarm Installer Contact Information
Alarm Monitor Contact Information

2. Review the permit cost

FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

Alarm permits are free for residential properties. Just fill out the application, and we'll send you your permit.

FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES

Permits expire after a year. You'll need to re-apply to renew your permit every year.

$25 for a new permit
$15 for a renewal

GOVERNMENT OR NON-PROFIT PROPERTIES

Permits expire after a year. You'll need to re-apply to renew your permit every year.

$10 for a new permit
$5 for a renewal

3. Download the paper application

Download the Application in English

4. Mail or drop off your completed application

You can find our address in the Contact Us section of this page. We look forward to helping you get your alarm permit.

5. We'll mail your alarm permit

We'll mail your alarm permit to you within 14 business days.

Give us a call

You can find our number in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you all the information you need to apply for your Alarm Permit. We don't take applications over the phone, but we'll make sure you have everything you need to apply. Our office hours are 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday except public holidays.

1. Gather your information

To complete your application, you will need the following information:

Residence/Business Address
Federal ID (If you're applying for a business)
3 Emergency Contacts (Name, Phone, and Address)
Alarm Installer Contact Information
Alarm Monitor Contact Information

2. Review the permit cost

FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

Alarm permits are free for residential properties. Just fill out the application, and we'll send you your permit.

FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES

Permits expire after a year. You'll need to re-apply to renew your permit every year.

$25 for a new permit
$15 for a renewal

GOVERNMENT OR NON-PROFIT PROPERTIES

Permits expire after a year. You'll need to re-apply to renew your permit every year.

$10 for a new permit
$5 for a renewal

3. Visit our office to fill out an application

You can find our address in the Contact Us section of this page. We look forward to helping you get your alarm permit.

4. We'll mail your alarm permit

We'll mail your alarm permit to you within 14 business days.

Phone
616-456-3409

Grand Rapids Police Department
1 Monroe Center NW
Grand Rapids MI,49503