Which States License Locksmiths

Licensed by the state

Locksmith Licensing in Alabama

The AESBL licenses home security companies and locksmiths in Alabama.

Regulator, Alabama Electronic Security Board of Licensure (AESBL). Source 1 Source 2

• One time administrative fee on first application$150
• Company license$200

Fees as printed by the regulator. Fee source

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Licensed by the state

Locksmith Licensing in California

Locksmith companies hold a Locksmith Company license (LCO) that runs for two years. Locksmith employees register with the Bureau and can get a temporary registration that lasts 120 days while the full one is processed. Applicants go through a Department of Justice and FBI criminal history review.

Regulator, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). Source 1

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Licensed by the state

Locksmith Licensing in Connecticut

Connecticut locksmiths register with the Department of Consumer Protection and need a State Police and FBI criminal history record. Registrations expire on December 31 of every even numbered year.

Regulator, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). Source 1

• Application$200
• Renewal, every two years$200

Fees as printed by the regulator. Fee source

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Licensed by the state

Locksmith Licensing in Illinois

IDFPR issues the Licensed Locksmith license, the Licensed Locksmith Agency license and its branch office license, and the Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) for agency employees. The state also approves a 20 hour basic training program.

Regulator, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Source 1

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Licensed by the state

Locksmith Licensing in Louisiana

Louisiana locksmith firms hold a Technical Endorsement for locksmith work from the State Fire Marshal and their employees hold an employee endorsement. There are separate specialty endorsements for bank locking, detention locking, limited locksmith and automotive locksmith work.

Regulator, Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal. Source 1

• Firm, Technical Endorsement Locksmith, initial$250
• Firm, renewal$50
• Employee, Technical Endorsement Locksmith, initial$100
• Employee, renewal$50

Fees as printed by the regulator. Fee source

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Locksmith Licensing in Maryland

Title 12.5 of the Business Regulation Article, the Maryland Locksmiths Act, licenses businesses that provide locksmith services in Maryland, sole proprietors included.

Regulator, Maryland Locksmith Licensing Program, MD Labor. Source 1

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Permit from the county sheriff

Locksmith Licensing in Nevada

Every locksmith or safe mechanic in Nevada needs a permit from the sheriff of the county where the business is based, under NRS 655.070. A violation of the chapter carries a fine of up to $500. In the Las Vegas area the city and Clark County add their own business license.

Regulator, County sheriff, under NRS Chapter 655. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

• Clark County mobile locksmith, application$45
• Clark County mobile locksmith, annual license$150
• City of Las Vegas, initial processing$100
• City of Las Vegas, annual license$300
• LVMPD suitability investigation, per person$150

Fees as printed by the regulator. Fee source

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Licensed by the state

Locksmith Licensing in New Jersey

New Jersey licenses locksmiths through the Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee under the Division of Consumer Affairs.

Regulator, Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee, NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Source 1

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Licensed by the state

Locksmith Licensing in North Carolina

North Carolina locksmiths need a license from the Board under Chapter 74F. Applicants pass a background check by fingerprint and a written exam built for someone with about a year of locksmith experience.

Regulator, North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board. Source 1 Source 2

• Application$300
• Background check$38
• Exam, each attempt$200
• Renewal$300
• Late renewal fee$300

Fees as printed by the regulator. Fee source

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Locksmith Licensing in Oklahoma

Oklahoma licenses locksmith companies, company managers, technicians and trainees. Each locksmith company has to employ a licensed manager.

Regulator, Oklahoma Department of Labor, Alarm, Locksmith and Fire Sprinkler Program. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

• Company license, new or renewal$250
• Company manager, new$170
• Company manager, renewal$100
• Technician or salesperson, new$49
• Technician or salesperson, renewal$35

Fees as printed by the regulator. Fee source

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No state license since 2021

Locksmith Licensing in Tennessee

Tennessee repealed the Locksmith Licensing Act of 2006 in 2021 (House Bill 9, effective May 27, 2021), so the state no longer licenses locksmiths, apprentices or locksmith companies. Complaints go to the Attorney General's Division of Consumer Affairs.

Regulator, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Source 1

Licensed by the state

Locksmith Licensing in Texas

Locksmith work in Texas falls under the Private Security Act. Individual locksmiths hold a license from DPS and locksmith companies hold a business license from the same program.

Regulator, Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Program. Source 1

• Individual locksmith license, original or renewal, with pocket card and subscription$37
• Class B business license, original or renewal$412
• FBI fingerprint check$28.25

Fees as printed by the regulator. Fee source

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Licensed by the state

Locksmith Licensing in Virginia

Virginia locksmiths register with DCJS as private security services personnel. The entry level locksmith course (25E) is at least 18 hours, not counting the exam.

Regulator, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Source 1

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