Des Plaines, IL · Cook County
Alarm System Application and Registration
Property owners or applicants use this application to register a Des Plaines alarm system and provide property, alarm, and emergency contact information.
What this form is
Use this application to register a receiving station, local siren, or central station fire or burglar alarm in Des Plaines. It asks for applicant and property details, alarm type, and emergency contacts; central station applicants also provide alarm company information. The form states that applicants must submit the completed application and the applicable fee, and that the certificate expires December 31 each year.
Who needs it
Applicants registering a Des Plaines alarm system provide their property information, alarm type, and emergency contacts on this form.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form requires payment of the appropriate alarm registration fee.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates the application, and it identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Alarm System Application and Registration PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property information, select the alarm type, and provide emergency contacts.
- 3
Add Alarm Company Details
If applying for a central station alarm, complete the requested alarm company information.
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Submit The Application
Submit the completed application and appropriate fee to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Alarm System Application request?
- It asks for applicant and property details, alarm type, emergency contacts, and, for central station alarms, alarm company information.
- Do I need a notary for the Alarm System Application?
- No. The owner signs and dates the application; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Alarm System Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form also requires payment of the appropriate fee.
- What fees does the application list?
- The form lists fees of $125 for a receiving station alarm and $15 for a local siren or central station fire or burglar alarm. It says fees are reduced by 50% for applications submitted after July 1.
Need something notarized?
This Alarm System Application and Registration doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.