If an ACO licensee desires to operate alarm company business at a location other than the principal place of business as shown on the ACO license, what is required?

• A. Apply for a branch office registration for each additional location
• B. Notify the licensing board in writing
• C. Move principal place of business
• D. No action required

Answer: (A)

When a licensed alarm company operator wants to run at a location other than the principal place of business, that location must be officially registered as a branch office with the board. This isn’t satisfied by a simple written notice or by moving the principal address. Each additional location requires its own branch office registration, listing the site address and who is in charge there. Registering each branch ensures the board has formal oversight of every operating site and can enforce supervision and compliance at that location. So the correct action is to apply for a branch office registration for each additional location.