Cypress, CA:

  1. To register online, go to https://cypressca.citysupport.org/
    • *Do not Register Your Alarm if you received a letter from us. Please use the login credentials provided on the notice and login from the Home page.A permit is required for both Commercial and Residential Alarms.
    • Payments for Registrations:
      Residential Permit Registration Fee: $50.00
      Residential Annual Permit Renewal Fee: $50.00
      Commercial Permit Registration Fee: $50.00
      Commercial Annual Permit Renewal Fee: $50.00
    • Payments for false alarm citation: Online payments can be made here: https://cypressca.citysupport.org/
      If you prefer to mail your payment, please mail to:
      Cypress Police Department - Alarm Unit
      P.O. Box 3147
      Cypress, CA 90630
      Please include your name, address of alarm system and bottom portion of the fee notice letter.

False Alarms Permitted

  • 1st: $0
  • 2nd: $0
  • 3rd: $70
  • 4th: $110
  • 5th: $130
  • 6th: $170
  • 7th: $200
  • 8th: $500

  • False Alarms Unpermitted

  • 1st: $30
  • 2nd: $50
  • 3rd: $170
  • 4th: $110
  • 5th: $130
  • 6th: $170
  • 7th: $200
  • 8th: $500

  • Failure to obtain a permit results in additional fines:
    ($30, $50, $100; Occurrences 1-3)

    Online Registration  Ordinance  

    Fullerton, CA:

    1. To register online, go to https://fullertonca.citysupport.org/
      • Every alarm user shall obtain an alarm user's permit. A permit year shall begin on the date of original application and issuance of permit. Each permit shall be renewed upon the anniversary date of each permittee. A charge will be assessed in addition to the fee provided in subsection A of this section to a user who fails to obtain a permit within sixty days.
      • Payments for Registrations:
        Annual Alarm System Permit Fees (New/Renewal)
        Permits expire on the anniversary date of their issuance.
        Residential: $44.00
        Small Commercial (less than 10,000 sq. ft.): $50.00
        Large Commercial (10,001 sq. ft. and greater): $100.00
        A late fee of $28 will be added after permit fees are 60 days past due.
      • Payments for false alarms: Online payments can be made here: https://fullertonca.citysupport.org/

    False Alarms

  • 1st: $0
  • 2nd: $0
  • 3rd: $55 each
  • 4th: $155 each
  • 5th and above: $231 each

  • *The first two false alarms are not billed if a current permit is on file, otherwise the first two false alarms are billed at $55.00 each. The "Notice of False Alarm" left by the officer who responds to a false alarm is considered your notification of police response.

    Online Registration  Ordinance  

    Manhattan Beach, CA:

    1. To register online, go to https://manhattanbeachca.citysupport.org/
      • *Do not Register Your Alarm if you received a letter from us. Please use the login credentials provided on the notice and login on the My Account page.
      • Payments for Registrations: Permits are valid for one calendar year: January 1-December 31, regardless of when obtained
        New Residential Alarm Permit $59.00
        New Commercial Alarm Permit $59.00
        Annual Renewal of Residential or Commercial Permit. $30.00
        Alarm User Awareness Class $94.00
        5% penalty added to all permit registrations and false alarm invoices 45 days past due.
        100.00 late fee added to all annual renewal permit invoices 45 days past due.
      • Payments for false alarms: Online payments can be made at: https://manhattanbeachca.citysupport.org/

    Burglary False Alarms

  • 1st: $0
  • 2nd: $190
  • 3rd: $285
  • 4th: $380
  • 5th: $380
  • 6th: $380
  • 7th: Police response suspended
  • Panic/Robbery False Alarm

  • 1st: $290
  • 2nd: $435
  • 3rd: $580
  • 4th: $580
  • 5th: $580
  • 6th: $580
  • 7th: Police response suspended
  • Frequently asked questions

    Alarm User Awareness Class (Alarm School)
    A burglar or panic/robbery alarm user may attend Alarm User Awareness class ("Alarm School") to obtain a refund for one paid false alarm activation fine. Alarm school must be completed within one calendar year of false alarm fine invoicing.

    Any person subject to a fine or other administrative penalty pursuant to this chapter shall have the right to request an Administrative Hearing before an impartial Hearing Officer within thirty (30) calendar days of notice of the imposition of fines and/or response costs under this chapter. To request such a hearing, submit a written request as to why the charge and/or occurrence should be waived or removed from your account, along with any supporting documentation (police report, alarm company documentation, etc). The costs of the administrative hearing shall be assessed to the responsible person in addition to any other fines and penalties in the event that the citation or imposition of costs is upheld. Send Appeal Request by Email to the City of Manhattan Beach Alarm Administrator. Be sure to include Permit License #, alarm location address, and incident date(s) in question. The Alarm Administrator will forward all documents provided by the Alarm user, Installation company or Monitoring company to the Manhattan Beach Police Department designee to review and render a decision.


    Contact: City of Manhattan Beach Alarm Administrator Toll Free 1 (888) 865-9770

    Online Registration  Ordinance  

    City of Santa Monica :

    1. To register online, go to https://www.cityalarmpermit.us/Pages/CustomPage.html?CityID=137&ScreenName=Permit_Form
      • New Customers: Registration of an alarm system is required of any person owning or operating a system in the City of Santa Monica. If any help is needed while filling out application, watch the demos located under each link at Santa Monica forms
      • Payments for Registrations: There is a registration fee per occurrence .
      • Payments for false alarm citation:

        As of 10/20/2020 no information regarding this is available

    False Alarms

  • 1st: $0
  • 2nd: $164.86
  • 3rd: $164.86
  • 4th and above: $247.29
  • False Fire Alarms

    As of 10/20/2020 no information regarding fire alarms is available.


    Frequently asked questions


    Does Santa Monica have a no response policy?
  • Santa Monica will not respond to the alarm locations if:
  • The alarm location has 4 or more false alarms within the Fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th)
  • The alarm location has failed to pay the renewal fee or false alarm fine by the invoice due date.
  • The police response will be reinstated if: The alarm user has paid all unpaid invoices. Provided work order indicating that the alarm system has been inspected or repaired.


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