Oberlin Police Department Frequently Asked Questions

Alarms Systems/ Police and Fire
Bicycle Registration
Block Party
Business Security
CCW Law
City Event Notices
Copies of Reports
Fingerprinting Services
Information on Criminal and Traffic charges
Lockout Services
Parade & Street Closing Permits
Records Checks
School or Business Closings
Street Repairs
Utility Interruptions

Alarms Systems/Police and Fire
The City of Oberlin requires each individual and business that uses a security alarm system to obtain a permit through the police department.

Once completed the application form should be mailed or brought back to the Oberlin Police Department, including the registration fee. A yearly application fee of $10 for residential and $25.00 for business is required. For residential alarms, each false alarm in excess of three shall be charged $50.00. For business or other non residential users, each false alarm in excess of two, up to and including four false alarms, shall be charged a fee of $50.00, with each false alarm in excess of four being charged $100.00 each.

The Finance Department will then mail you a renewal notice prior to your permit expiration date.

Please note that failure to register your alarm is in violation of Oberlin City ordinance 705.03, which requires that every building alarmed in the City of Oberlin be registered. Failure to comply with this provision may result in penalties as provided by law.

Bicycle Registration
The police department encourages community residents to register the bicycles with the Police Department. Should a bicycle be lost or stolen, the police than have a means to identify the owner of the bicycle and return the bicycle once it is recovered.

Registration of the bike can be done by downloading the form from the Forms and Permits Page or by obtaining a registration form at the Police Department. There is no fee to register your bicycle. The form should include a complete description of the bike, including make, model, serial number, tire size, colors, and any special markings or equipment, and whether it is a boys or girls. The registration form also requests the owners name, birth date, address, and telephone number. A registration sticker will be issued for each bicycle registered.

Block Party
Any resident or organization that wishes to block off any portion of a street must obtain a block party permit at least two weeks prior to the event. No fees are required.

To obtain a permit you can download a permit by visiting the Forms and Permits Page or by stopping at the Police Department to pick one up.

Business Security
The police department requests that all businesses in Oberlin complete a business security form. The requested emergency contact information remains confidential and is accessed in the event that an unnatural situation occurs at or around the business. Call (440) 774-1061 to request a business form be mailed to you. There is no fee required.

Carrying Concealed Weapon/ Ohio
Please click here to connect you to the Ohio Attorney General's page, which explains in detail the CCW law.

City Event Notices
We ask citizens to contact the Oberlin Police Departments information line at (440) 774-1061 for information concerning dates and times of any city wide event, such as parades, fireworks display.

Copies of Reports
Copies of reports are available at anytime upon request. Copies of older reports and those requests requiring extensive research may take longer to complete and a charge may be assessed.

Fingerprinting Services
Fingerprints are provided every Tuesday from 7:00PM to 9:00PM and Saturday from 10:00AM to noon. There is a $5.00 fee for Oberlin residents and a $10.00 fee for non-residents. Individuals must bring a valid driver's license or photo identification.

Information on Criminal and Traffic Charges
Please contact Oberlin Municipal Court, at (440) 775-1751 for any information pertaining to questions concerning court dates or fines.

Lockout Services
The Oberlin Police Department does provide lockout services at no charge to lockouts inside the City limits. A Waiver of Liability card must be signed before a lockout is attempted.

Parade & Street Closing Permits
Any person or organization seeking a parade permit shall file an application with the City Manager's office located at City Hall.

Records Checks
Records checks can be obtained from the Oberlin Police Department. If you are requesting a check, you must present proper ID. Record checks are limited to the Oberlin Police Department's jurisdiction and do not include juvenile information. The Oberlin Police Department is unable to give you any information concerning the number of traffic points on an individual's record. For this information you need to contact the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Utility Interruptions
If a public utility has been interrupted, please contact that utility to report the outage or to report any repair that needs to be made. After 4:00 pm or weekends, contact (440) 774-1061.

School or Business Closing
Please watch or listen to your local television or radio station for information on weather related closings.

Street Repairs
Please contact the City of Oberlin Public Works division on information concerning street repairs or maintenance at (440) 775-7217.