An alarm permit is a registration of your burglary and/or fire alarm system with the municipality in which you reside. Many municipalities do require a permit; this permit enables the authorities verify an alarm signal is warranted, in turn enabling them to respond quicker in the event of an emergency. Alarm permit registration is typically filed annually with your local municipality and will have a mandatory registration fee of between $10 and $100, depending on where you live. You can check policies by visiting your City’s website.