In the heart of Philadelphia, ensuring the security of your property requires adherence to specific municipal regulations, among which the Alarm Permit stands prominent. This vital document, processed through the City of Philadelphia's Department of Finance, Code Unit, is indispensable for both residential and commercial users intending to install or maintain a burglary or robbery alarm system. With an annual registration fee set at $50 since January 1, 2009—earlier periods were slightly less, at $35—the permit encapsulates much more than just a formality. It involves detailed information including the alarm system's location, contact details at the alarm site, and if different, billing information, alongside the identification of the alarm and monitoring companies involved. This registration is not only about facilitating the effective response of police services but also about avoiding potential fines ranging from $150 to $300 for the use of an unregistered system. The form obliges applicants to declare their alarm system's installation or transfer meticulously, supported by a check or money order, to ensure compliance with city requirements, demonstrating a commitment to both property safety and civic responsibility.
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| Form Name | Alarm Permit Form In Philadelphia |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | 2009, PHILA, philadelphia alarm permit, UNREGISTERED |
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WHEN COMPLETED, MAIL TO: |
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, CODE UNIT |
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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE CODE UNIT |
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ALARM SYSTEM |
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P.O. BOX 56318 |
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REGISTRATION |
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PHILADELPHIA, PA |
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FAX (215) |
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FOR INFORMATION, CALL (215) |
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USE A CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR $50 |
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PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE |
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EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009. PRIOR YEARS ARE |
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BILLED AT $35 PER ANNUM. |
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MADE PAYABLE TO:"CITY OF PHILADELPHIA" |
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RESIDENTIAL USER |
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COMMERCIAL USER |
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__________________________________, __________________________, ___ |
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LAST NAME |
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FIRST NAME |
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BUSINESS OWNER’S NAME OR LEGAL CORPORATE NAME |
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ADDITIONAL NAME (USE SAME FORMAT) |
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TRADING NAME |
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PURCHASE DATE IF OWNER OCCUPIED ____________________________ |
CITY OF PHILA TAX ID# _______________________________________ |
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ALARM SYSTEM LOCATION (USE ONLY LEGAL ADDRESS; FOLLOW SPECIFIED FORMAT; DO NOT USE INTERSECTION ADDRESS) |
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HOUSE NUMBER |
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STREET NAME |
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DESIGNATION |
UNIT #, FLOOR, SUITE |
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(N, E, S, W) |
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( ST, AVE, RD, LA) |
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PHONE AT ALARM SYSTEM LOCATION: (__________ )______________________________________ |
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AREA CODE |
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NAME OF CONTACT AT ALARM SITE |
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BILLING NAME & ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)
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NAMESTREET ADDRESS
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ALARM COMPANY ID # _______ |
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MONITORING COMPANY ID # ______ |
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USER STATUS |
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APPLICATION DATE _____________________________ |
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EFFECTIVE |
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DATE |
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ALARM REGISTRATION |
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NUMBER (LEAVE BLANK) ___________________________________ |
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NEW SYSTEM (NO PREVIOUS REGISTRATION) |
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CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ATTACHED |
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EXISTING SYSTEM, NEW USER |
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PREVIOUS REGISTRANT OR REGISTRATION #, IF KNOWN |
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THE ANNUAL ALARM REGISTRATION FEE IS $50, DUE UPON |
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INSTALLATION OF A BURGLARY OR ROBBERY ALARM SYSTEM OR |
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CANCEL REGISTRATION AT FORMER |
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UPON THE TRANSFER OF AN EXISTING SYSTEM TO A NEW OWNER, |
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ADDRESS LIST FORMER ADDRESS & REGISTRATION # |
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OCCUPANT OR USER. THE FEE COVERS ONE YEAR WHICH BEGINS |
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ON THE 1ST DAY OF THE MONTH (AND YEAR) IN WHICH THE ALARM |
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SYSTEM IS INSTALLED OR IN WHICH AN ACTIVATION IS REPORTED |
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TO THE PHILADELPHIA POLICE. THE USE OF AN UNREGISTERED |
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ALARM SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A FINE OF |
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ACTIVATION. |
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