Consumer Warnings about Locksmiths

Choosing a locksmith at random can cost you a lot more than you think and not just more money than reasonable but also your family’s safety. Read many articles on this in our “Locksmith Warnings” page.

A Safety message from the Sheriff’s Department

“Don’t leave keys in mailboxes or planters, under doormats, or in other obvious hiding spots. Leave an extra key with a neighbor.” 2010.

News and Alerts

Why tell criminals where your keys are?

It’s safer to have a neighbor keep this lock-box for you or use other hi-tech solutions shown on our Technologies page.

Do You Need License to Work as Locksmith in California?

According to locksmithingschool.com, “Yes, California regulates the locksmith industry through the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). All locksmith businesses need a locksmith business license (LCO license) to operate in California. Individuals employed as locksmiths also need to be registered and licensed as locksmith employees, who are given locksmith pocket cards (LOC license).”

And yet, while they believe that all locksmiths in California should be trained, they also said that “California doesn’t have any certification or educational qualification requirement for locksmith.”