Do I need a notary for the Security Alarm Permit Application?

No. This application is signed without a notary; if you complete the attached credit card authorization, the cardholder signs and dates that section.

What information does the application request?

It asks for property and alarm details, alarm installation and monitoring company information, and responsible-party contacts. Business applicants also provide the business name and Kemah business license number.

When do Kemah alarm permits expire?

The application states that permits expire each January 1 and are not prorated.

Kemah, TX · Galveston County

No notary required

Security Alarm Permit Application

Q: How do I submit the Security Alarm Permit Application?

Email it to permits@kemahtx.gov with a completed credit card authorization, or mail it with payment to City of Kemah – Permits, 1401 SH 146, Kemah, TX 77565.

Kemah residents and businesses use this application to request a permit for a residential, business, fire system, or outdoor surveillance alarm.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Kemah permit for a residential or business alarm, fire system alarm, or outdoor surveillance system. The form says non-permitted locations may be fined for alarm incidents and permits expire each January 1; business permit fees are listed by building size. Applicants provide property, alarm, company, and responsible-party details, and may complete the attached credit card authorization.

Who needs it

Residents and businesses seeking a Kemah permit for an alarm system should complete the sections that apply to their property and system.

How to submit it

Email the application to [email protected] with a completed credit card authorization, or mail it with payment to City of Kemah – Permits, 1401 SH 146, Kemah, TX 77565. Make checks payable to The City of Kemah.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the credit card authorization asks the cardholder to sign and date it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Security Alarm Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Type or print clearly and complete all applicable sections, including the alarm system and responsible-party information.
3
Prepare Payment
For email submission, include a completed credit card authorization; for mail, include payment and make checks payable to The City of Kemah.
4
Submit To Kemah
Email the application to [email protected] or mail it to City of Kemah – Permits, 1401 SH 146, Kemah, TX 77565.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Security Alarm Permit Application?: No. This application is signed without a notary; if you complete the attached credit card authorization, the cardholder signs and dates that section.
How do I submit the Security Alarm Permit Application?: Email it to [email protected] with a completed credit card authorization, or mail it with payment to City of Kemah – Permits, 1401 SH 146, Kemah, TX 77565.
What information does the application request?: It asks for property and alarm details, alarm installation and monitoring company information, and responsible-party contacts. Business applicants also provide the business name and Kemah business license number.
When do Kemah alarm permits expire?: The application states that permits expire each January 1 and are not prorated.

Need something notarized?

This Security Alarm Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.