Alarm Permit

An alarm permit is required for each alarm system or local alarm on any residential or commercial property within the City of New Berlin. The permit program helps reduce false alarms and ensures systems are installed and maintained correctly for community safety. 

  • A permit is required for each alarm system or local alarm
  • A key holder must be available and able to arrive within 30 minutes of alarm activation
  • Local alarms must automatically shut off within 15 minutes
  • All alarm systems must have functional backup batteries
  • Residential Alarm - $50 (one-time fee)
  • Commercial Alarm - $100 (one-time fee)
  • All fees must be paid by cash or check made payable to: City of New Berlin
  1. Download and fully complete the application, including all required information
  2. Submit the completed application with the fee to the Office of the City Clerk. 
  3. Once approved, a permit will be issued, emailed, or mailed to you and forwarded to the Police Department to remain on file. Allow 1-2 business days for processing. 
  4. If you already have an alarm permit and only need to change your private alarm company on file, please complete and submit the application form to the Office of the City Clerk. No fee is due for this change. 
  • 1st - 3rd false alarms: No charge (warning only)
  • 4th false alarm: $50
  • 5th false alarm: $75
  • 6th and each additional false alarm: $100

All rules and requirements are outlined in Municipal Code Section 152-15: Alarm Systems and False Alarms

Contact the Office of the City Clerk at (262) 786-8610 or email clerksoffice@newberlinwi.gov for additional questions.