Alarm Industry Applicants

Alarm Agent Application Packet

To complete the application, please:

• Answer all questions, sign and date.
• Have the Controlling Person of current alarm business employer sign.
• Include one current 2-inch by 2-inch passport quality photograph (No hats or head coverings (unless worn daily for religious purposes). No sunglasses. Clear lens glasses are acceptable if eyes are visible and there is no glare.)
• Include a copy of the applicant's fingerprint clearance card (front and back) OR section five completed by controlling person including the criminal background check report and documentation that applicant has applied for a clearance card. You can apply for the card on the Department of Public Safety Website.
• Include a signed check in amount of $65.00 for the application fee.
• Complete, sign and date “Arizona Statement of Citizenship and Alien Status for State Public Benefits,” which is found within the Alarm Agent Application Packet, along with a copy of supporting evidence as listed on pages 3-5 of the document.
• Copy of a government issued photographic identification, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1080. (See the included document within the Alarm Agent Application Packet, which lists acceptable forms of ID headed by "Attention" and dated 8/9/2017).
• Sign and date Instructions for Alarm Agent Certification.

Alarm agent application fees

controlling person application packet

To complete the application, please:

• Answer all questions, sign and date.
• Include a signed check in the amount of $65.00 for the application fee. 
• Include a copy of the applicant's fingerprint clearance card, front and back. You can apply for the card on the Deparment of Public Safety Website.
• Include one current 2x2 inch passport quality photograph of the applicant. No hats or head coverings (unless worn daily for religious purposes). No sunglasses. Clear lens glasses are acceptable if eyes are visible and there is no glare. 
• Complete, sign and date “Arizona Statement of Citizenship and Alien Status for State Public Benefits,” which is found within the Alarm Agent Application Packet, along with a copy of supporting evidence as listed on pages 3-5 of the document.
• Copy of a government issued photographic identification, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1080. (See the included document within the Alarm Agent Application Packet, which lists acceptable forms of ID headed by "Attention" and dated 8/9/2017).
• Sign and date Instructions for Controlling Person Certification.

controlling person application fee

alarm business application packet

To complete the application, please:

• Answer all questions, sign and date.
• Include a signed check in the amount of $150.00 for the application fee.
• Include a copy of the corporation, partnership, or limited liability company formation documents.
• Include a completed list (see packet) of names, residence addresses and date of births of each controlling person
• Include a completed list (see packet) of names and addresses for the alarm business employed alarm agents

alarm business application fees

Clearance card denied?  

How to apply for a good cause exemption.  If your clearance card application was denied because of a past criminal conviction, you can apply to the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting for a good cause exemption.   You can learn more about the good cause exemption application at https://fingerprint.az.gov.  The Board cannot issue or renew a certification for alarm agents or controlling persons without a clearance card. Please take steps now to determine if your clearance card application may be denied and apply for the good cause exemption well in advance of your renewal or application date.