Portland, TX · San Patricio County
Alarm Permit Application
Portland residents and businesses use this application to request, renew, or update an alarm permit and provide alarm and emergency contact information.
What this form is
Use this application to request a new alarm permit, renew a permit, or update permit information for a residence or business in Portland. The form asks for responsible-party and premise details, alarm monitoring company information, emergency contacts, a permit copy preference, and a signature agreeing to comply with the alarm systems ordinance. It lists fees by premise type and instructs applicants to remit payment with the application.
Who needs it
A responsible party for a Portland residence or business with an alarm system uses this application to request, renew, or update an alarm permit.
How to submit it
Complete each area and remit the application with payment payable to the City of Portland to Portland Police Department, Attn: Alarm Permits, 1902 Billy G. Webb Dr., Portland, TX 78374. Credit card payments must be made at City Hall, 1900 Billy G. Webb Dr.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Alarm Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Form
Choose new, renewal, or update, then complete each area with the responsible-party, premise, monitoring company, and emergency contact information.
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Gather Payment
Check the listed premise type and fee. Make payment payable to the City of Portland.
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Submit To The City
Remit the completed application with payment to Portland Police Department, Attn: Alarm Permits, at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for an alarm permit application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the alarm permit application?
- Complete each area and remit it with payment payable to the City of Portland to Portland Police Department, Attn: Alarm Permits, 1902 Billy G. Webb Dr., Portland, TX 78374.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for responsible-party and premise details, alarm monitoring company information, emergency contacts, a permit copy preference, and a signature.
- What fees are listed on the application?
- The form lists non-exempt fees of $35 for residential and commercial premises and $100 for financial institutions. Government, ISD, and medical alert only are listed as exempt.
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.