Q: Where do I renew a license or car registration?
A: The department cannot renew either, please contact a tag service, AAA or the PennDOT Website for assistance.
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Q: How do I find out about crime statistics for my neighborhood or about a neighborhood that I am considering moving into in the Township?
A: The department publishes an annual report that provides a complete breakdown of a wide variety of incidents reported to the police. These reports are available at all public libraries and at the Public Safety Building, or on-line.
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Q: I want to become a Lower Merion Township Police Officer, how do I go about this?
A: The department typically conducts a recruitment test every other year. The most recent recruitment campaign was completed in January 2013. The next anticipated recruitment campaign will take place in 2015. Inquiries about future recruitment efforts can be made by calling 610-645-6250.
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Q: How do I obtain a Solicitors Permit
A: You may download the application for the solicitor permit located under the Permits and Forms section.
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Q: Does the Police Department do fingerprinting for applications, etc?
A: Yes. There is a fee of $30 for the first card and $10 for each additional card. Payment is in the form of cash or check only. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. There is no appointment needed, fingerprinting is done on a first come first serve basis. A copy of your drivers license or passport or other form of verifiable Government identification is required. If you do not have a fingerprint card(s) supplied to you, the Police Department uses form FD258 and does have a supply of them. Please call 610-645-6242 for further details.
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Q: How do I get a crash report?
A: Crash Reports are available at the front counter of the Public Safety Building. There is a schedule of fees for various types of reports. Please call 610-645-6290 to request the report or additional information. Additionally, crash reports may now be purchased online 24/7 by visiting www.docview.us.com. Additional fees may be charged by this online document service.
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Q: Where can I purchase a dog license?
A: Starting December 1, 2010 a PA dog license can be purchased on-line at www.padoglicenses.com
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Q: What are the costs associated with a Solicitor Permit
A: There is a $150.00 fee per applicant. Payable in the form of cash or check only. The check is to be made out to the Township of Lower Merion.
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Q: What is required for the Solicitor Permit
A: The completed application, two passport photos, a copy of a verifiable form of government identification (Drivers License or Passport) and the application fee.
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Q: How long does the solicitor permit application process take
A: The turn around time from the submission of the application to the permit actually being issued is between 7 to 10 business days. The permit must be picked up by the individual on the application itself.
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Q: Who must obtain a Solicitors Permit
A: A solicitors permit is required for anyone canvasing the township offering services, wares or goods for sale. Exemptions for the permit requirement are as follows; This article shall not apply to boys or girls under 16 years of age who take orders for and deliver newspapers, greeting cards, candy and the like for schools or school-related associations or scholarships, or who represent the Boy Scout and Girl Scout or similar organizations and take orders for and deliver cookies and the like, nor to any person who works for an organization which has registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State, as required by that statute known as the "Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act,"as amended from time to time, or which is exempt from such registration.
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Q: How do I obtain a Dog License?
A: Dog LIcenses will be sold at the front counter of the police station Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm effective January 2, 2008.
Dog Licenses are also available on line, please use the following link to obtain your license.
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Q: How can I get Crime Prevention information?
A: Please go to the Crime Prevention Unit page for additional information or call 610-645-6240 and an officer can provide you with additional information to improve your personal, residential or commercial safety and security.
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Q: Where do I pay a traffic ticket?
A: A traffic ticket or citation should be paid within 10 days and mailed to the district court listed on the citation. There are three district courts in Lower Merion Township: Ardmore, Bala Cynwyd and Narberth.
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Bala Cynwyd |
Narberth |
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Kathleen Valentine
District Court #38-01-07
80 Rittenhouse Place
Ardmore, PA 19003-2285
610-642-5270
610-642-5271 |
Karen Zucker
District Court #38-02-04
11 Union Avenue, Suite 100
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-668-1201
610-668-1202 |
Henry Schireson
District Court #38-01-06
907 Montgomery Avenue
Narberth, PA 19072-1913
610-664-5262
610-664-6026 |
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Q: What hours is the department open?
A: Twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. For counter service (reports, permits, etc.), 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The building is closed for counter service on all legal holidays.
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Q: How do I get a copy of a police report for my insurance company?
A: Request that your insurance company contact the police department. Typically, it will expedite the situation if the department deals directly with the insurance company and it saves you time and work.
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Q: What if the insurance company requests that I provide the report?
A: Reports are available at the front counter of the Public Safety Building. There is a schedule of fees for various types of reports. Please call 610-645-6290 to request the report or additional information.
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Q: How do I find out which investigator is assigned to follow-up my case?
A: Typically an investigator will contact you within 48 hours of an incident (excluding weekends). If you need to speak with someone sooner, please contact 610-645-6280 and ask to speak to the unit supervisor.
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Q: Does this department provide residential and commercial security surveys?
A: Yes. Please call 610-645-6240 to schedule an appointment. There is no fee for this crime prevention service.
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Q: How do I request temporary No-Parking signs in front of my house for a special event?
A: Contact 610-645-6250 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. At other times, contact 610-649-1000. Tell us how many cars you expect, the hours of the event and any special circumstances. Please call at least 3 days prior to the event.
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