City of Columbus
All alarm users must register their information each year with the City of Columbus (Columbus City Code 597.02, effective Jan. 27, 2023). There is currently no registration fee for new or renewal registrations.
Local alarm permits & registration
Many Central Ohio cities require you to register your alarm system, and most run a false-alarm-reduction program with fees for repeat false alarms. Below is a quick summary for each community we serve, with a link to the city’s official page. Requirements and fees are set by each city and can change, so please confirm the current details on the city’s website.
City of Dublin
Dublin regulates alarms under City Code Chapter 90. You’re allowed two chargeable false alarms per six-month period; after that, each additional false alarm is billed (fines start at $75). Update your contact and system details with Dublin Police at 614-889-1112.
City of Gahanna
Gahanna requires alarm-user permits, with separate applications for residential and business properties. Applications and current fees are available from the City of Gahanna / Division of Police.
City of New Albany
New Albany asks residents and businesses to register their alarm systems with the city (residential and business applications). Registration can be completed online through the city website.
City of Powell
Alarm permits are required for all Powell residents and businesses that install a security alarm. There is a one-time, non-refundable $25 registration fee; applications are available through the Powell Police Department.
City of Reynoldsburg
All residents with an alarm system are required to have a permit. There is a one-time $25 fee; the fee is waived for residents 62 or older, though they must still file the permit.
City of Upper Arlington
Upper Arlington asks alarm owners to register their system with the city (application and a monitored-alarm waiver). Registration is handled online through the city website.
City of Westerville
Westerville ordinance requires anyone with an alarm system to hold a valid alarm-user permit, with penalties for non-compliance and repeat false alarms. Register through the Westerville Division of Police.
City of Whitehall
Whitehall requires an alarm-permit application for alarm systems. Current forms and fees are available from the City of Whitehall.
City of Worthington
Worthington requires an alarm-permit application. Copies of the codified ordinances and forms are available from the Office of the City Clerk, 6550 N. High St.
Please note: permit requirements, fees and false-alarm penalties are set by each municipality and are subject to change. Always verify the current requirements on the city’s official website before installing or registering a system. Information last reviewed July 2026. Not sure what your city requires? Contact AllSecure Systems and we’ll help.