The national average cost to hire a locksmith is $150, but it can range from $50–$400. The locksmith may charge a flat rate, by the lock, or an hourly rate of $50-$75.

No person shall perform or offer to perform locksmith services in this State unless the person has been licensed under the provisions of this Chapter. A violation of this section is a Class 3 misdemeanor unless the conduct is covered under some other provision of law providing greater punishment.

You are not alone. Forgotten keys, lost keys, and stolen keys are the reasons people frequently hire a locksmith. The locksmith is adept at providing you with a solution of dismantling and re-installing your door lock or providing other solutions. Professional locksmiths offer a guarantee for their work.

Locksmiths may be commercial (working out of a storefront), mobile (working out of a vehicle), institutional, or investigational (forensic locksmiths). They may specialize in one aspect of the skill, such as an automotive lock specialist, a master key system specialist or a safe technician.