Friendswood, TX · Galveston County
Alarm Permit Application
Friendswood residents and businesses use this application to register an activated alarm system, renew a permit, or amend an existing permit.
What this form is
The Alarm Permit Application registers an activated alarm system at a Friendswood residence, business, financial institution, or educational or government site. The city requires a permit for all activated alarm systems in Friendswood; use this application for a new permit, renewal, or amendment. It asks for alarm and applicant details, emergency contacts, alarm-company information, and site conditions such as entrances, hazardous materials, and animals.
Who needs it
A person responsible for an activated alarm system in Friendswood must complete this application to register, renew, or amend its permit.
How to submit it
Submit in person or by mail to City of Friendswood, Attn: Alarm Permitting (Utility Billing), 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546. Or fax it to (281) 482-6491 and call (281) 996-3232 to pay by credit card; include the applicable permit fee.
About notarization
The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Friendswood Alarm Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Select the application type and provide the requested alarm, applicant, emergency contact, alarm company, and site information.
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Include Payment
Include the applicable fee: $36 for residential sites or $72 for commercial or financial sites. The form says applications are not processed without payment.
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Submit To The City
Deliver or mail the application to Alarm Permitting (Utility Billing) at 910 S. Friendswood Drive, or fax it and call the city to pay by credit card.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Alarm Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Alarm Permit Application?
- Submit it in person or by mail to Alarm Permitting (Utility Billing) at 910 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, TX 77546. You may also fax it to (281) 482-6491 and call the city to pay by credit card.
- What information does the alarm permit application ask for?
- It asks for alarm location and classification, applicant details, emergency contacts, alarm company and monitoring service information, and site conditions including entrances, hazardous materials, and animals.
- What is the alarm permit fee?
- The form lists a $36 fee for residential sites and a $72 fee for commercial or financial sites. Educational and government site alarms must be registered, but no permit fee is required.
Need something notarized?
This Alarm Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.