Burglar Alarm Registration

All burglar alarm systems operating in the Town of Cutler Bay must be registered by the user with the Town's Finance Department.

The burglar alarm registration is $25 for the time period beginning from January 1 through December 31 each year, and the fee is prorated by month if the initial registration occurs after the month of January. If you recently purchased a new home or business in the Town of Cutler Bay or a new alarm system for your home or business, you must register your alarm system.

Renewal occurs January 1st of each year. If there are no False Alarms within the previous registration period, the renewal fee is waived. If there have been one or more False Alarms within the previous registration period, a renewal fee of $25.00 shall be assessed. A new registration fee shall be necessary upon change in Alarm User.

How to Register:

Complete and submit the Burglar Alarm Registration Form with the appropriate fee to the Town’s Finance Department. Fees may be paid in person with a credit card, check or money order. Checks or money orders, along with the completed registration form, may also be mailed to:

10720 Caribbean Boulevard, Suite 105
Attn: Finance
Cutler Bay, FL 33189

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my alarm system have to be registered?

Residential, business or commercial alarm systems must be registered annually if they are monitored, or have interior/exterior indicators (flashing lights, sirens, etc.) that can be seen or heard outside of the alarmed location by others, causing the police to provide services.

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How can I help prevent false alarms?

Make sure that you immediately report your false alarm to your alarm company so they can cancel with police dispatch prior to police arrival. Ensure that everyone in your household or business has been properly trained on your alarm system. Make sure your alarm system is in good working order and inspected periodically by your alarm company.

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How do I register my burglar alarm with the Town?

Complete and submit the Burglar Alarm Registration Form with the appropriate fee to the Town’s Finance Dept. Fees may be paid in person with a credit card, check or money order. Checks or money orders, along with the completed registration form, may be mailed to:

10720 Caribbean Boulevard, Suite 105
Attn: Finance
Cutler Bay, FL 33189

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How much is the registration fee?

The registration fee is $25.00 in January and is reduced by two dollars ($2.00) each month thereafter.  The fee is not reduced, however, if an alarm system should have been registered as of January 1st but was not registered until later in the year.  The renewal fee is waived in all subsequent years upon renewing your alarm if you had no false alarms during the prior registration period.

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What are the fees for false alarm violations?

 The 1st false alarm is no charge.

 The 2nd through the 4th false alarms are $100.00 per occurrence.

 The 5th and each additional false alarms are $200.00 per occurrence (through the end of the registration period).

 

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What happens if I don't register the alarm?

You will be assessed the full registration fee of $25.00 .

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What happens if I have no false alarm?

If there are no false alarm within the previous registration period the renewal fee is waived.

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What is a false alarm?

A false alarm is a signal from a burglar alarm system that elicits a response by the Town’s police department when no emergency or actual or threatened criminal activity requiring an immediate response happened. This includes a signal activated by negligence; accident; mechanical failure; electrical failure; signals activated intentionally in non-emergency situations; and signals which the actual cause is unknown.

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What is the process to dispute a false alarm violation?

A hearing before the Special Magistrate can be requested which will afford you the opportunity to explain your case.  Additional hearing costs may be assessed if you the Special Magistrate does not rule in your favor.

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What is the registration period for the burglar alarm?

The burglar alarm registration period is from Jan 1st through Dec 31st each year.

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When is an alarm signal not considered a false alarm?

When the alarm is activated based upon a reasonable belief that an emergency or actual or threatened criminal activity requiring immediate response existed.

The burglar alarm system was activated by lightning or an electrical surge that caused physical damage to the system as evidenced by the testimony of a licensed Alarm Company who conducted an on-site inspection personally observed the damage to the system.

If the alarm user experience a power outage of four or more hours causing the alarm to activate upon restoration of power as evidenced by written documentation provided by utility company.

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Supporting Documents

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