Alarm System Registration Required for Los Gatos Businesses
On November 2, 2009, the Los Gatos Town Council adopted an Alarm Ordinance requiring all commercial alarm systems to be registered with the Town of Los Gatos. The annual registration process will enable the Town to better respond to alarm issues and address the needs of the business community.
What You Need to Know
- Effective January 1, 2010, all Los Gatos business owners were required to register their business alarm systems with the Town of Los Gatos. The annual alarm system registration fee is $95.00.
- If the Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department responds to an alarm (false or not) from an unregistered business, the business owner will be assessed the $95 annual registration fee and an additional $95 fine. The annual fee will not be pro-rated.
- All businesses must renew their alarm permit annually in January.
- To avoid penalty, please register your alarm system with the Town of Los Gatos by mailing a check to:
Los Gatos / Monte Sereno PD
ATTN: Alarm Permits
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Alarm Permit Application
Business Emergency Contact Form
If you need further assistance, please contact 408-354-6853.