Alarm Registration
All Township residential and commercial property owners with alarm devices must register their systems with the Bedminster Police Department (registration forms are at the bottom of this page).
Duane Kavanaugh - Alarm Administrator
(908) 212-7000, Ext. 275
[email protected]
Registration Procedure
Existing
alarms registered prior to January 1, 2025, are exempt from paying a filing
fee. New alarm registrations after
January 1, 2025, shall pay a one-time $50.00 filing fee. New alarm registrations include a new owner,
tenant or structure on a property. Personal medical alarm devices are exempt from
filing fees.
Alarm Registration Expiration/Renewal
The alarm
registration/permit will remain valid until there is a change in property
ownership or use.
Issuance
and Display of Decal
Upon
registration hereunder, a decal will be issued, which exhibits a registration number
whereby the property owner is to
display on the front door or primary entrance, or closest visible location
thereto, so that it is visible to emergency services upon arrival to the
premises.
Change of
Registration Information
The
property owner shall provide his or her alarm company/central station and the
Alarm Administrator with written notice of any change in the information
provided in the registration application within ten (10) business days of the
change.
False Alarm Violations
and Penalties
For false
alarms within any twelve (12) month period (e.g. January 1 – December 31), the
following penalties/summons will apply:
- For the first false alarm, a written notice
from the alarm administrator confirming the false alarm shall be issued.
- For the second false alarm, a written notice
from the alarm administrator confirming the false alarm shall be issued.
- For the third false alarm, a fine not to
exceed $100.00 shall be imposed.
- For the fourth false alarm, a fine not to
exceed $300.00 shall be imposed.
- For the fifth false alarm, a fine not to
exceed $500.00 shall be imposed.
- For any false
alarm in excess of five (5), the registered owner of the alarm device, or their
designated representative, shall be issued a summons, be required to make a
court appearance, and be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 and not to
exceed $1,250.00, or such other relief the court may deem appropriate.
Alarm Registration Form (Rev 11-2024).pdf