Services Contact Us Products Online-Store Resources States with Locksmith Laws FEBRUARY 7, 2018 15 states require locksmith licensing: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. New York City and Miami have their own licensing laws. Be skeptical of locksmiths who claim to be licensed in states that don’t require a license. Verify a locksmith license by calling (800) 952-5210 or on the BSIS (Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) website at www.bsis.ca.gov. According to California law, locksmiths are required to carry a copy of their license with them at all times. Ask to verify their license upon arrival. If a locksmith cannot produce a copy of their license, consider hiring another locksmith. A legitimate locksmith should also ask you for identification to verify that they are unlocking a home or car that belongs to you. Use caution if the locksmith shows up in an unmarked vehicle, or one advertising a different business name than the company you hired. Read More: Consumer Tips for Hiring a Locksmith From the Blog How to Find a Locksmith Holiday Safety Tips Spring and Summer Holiday Safety Tips Carbon Monoxide Lock Durability Alarm Permits How to Dial a Safe LOCKS: Mechanical Vs. Electronic Protect Against Lock Bumping More Reed Brothers Security (510) 652-2477 FIELD SERVICE: available 24/7 STORE HOURS: Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm Sat: 9am-12pm Sun: Closed BONDED AND INSURED Contractor License # 681462 More Find Us 2950 Alvarado Street, Suite D San Leandro, CA 94577 From The Blog How to Find a Locksmith Holiday Safety Tips Spring & Summer Safety Tips Carbon Monoxide States With Locksmith Laws Lock Durability Alarm Permits How to Dial a Safe Mechanical vs Electronic More © 2020 by Reed Brothers Security