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SponsoredThe first thing you should know about becoming a locksmith in Maryland is that only employers (or independents with no employees) require a license from the state.
If you are an employee of a locksmith company you will receive work authorization and an ID card through your employer.
The rest of this article will inform employers how to become licensed locksmiths in Maryland.
Maryland Locksmith Licensing Procedure
The business owner (or designee) must apply for a license using the following application.
Application Link: https://www.dllr.state.md.us/license/locksmiths/lockapply.shtml
The application itself will require the following:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Include passport-size photographs of the owner and (all) employees
- Include a copy of a current (and valid) driver’s license of the owner and (all) employees
In addition to the application some other key requirements are:
- A fixed verifiable business address
- Proof of general liability insurance of at least $300,000
- Two sets of fingerprints (which will be used to submit to the state for a criminal background check)
- No conviction of a felony or misdemeanor relating to locksmithing or security (if you have been convicted in the past your license will be at the discretion of the Maryland Board)
For more information, you can email the Maryland Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing at locksmiths@dllr.state.md.us.
4 Best Locksmith Schools in Maryland
| School Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Prince George's Community College | 301 Largo Rd, Largo, MD 20774, United States |
| Maryland Department of Labor - Maryland Locksmith Licensing Program | 1100 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 15 W. Gude, Suite 400, Rockville, Maryland 20850 |
| Lockmasters Security Institute | 12011 Guilford Rd Suite #108, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701, United States |
Salary
Annual Salary Range:Average Salary of Locksmiths in Maryland
| City Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Baltimore | $55,140 |
| Frederick | $57,608 |
| Silver Spring | $59,700 |
| Bethesda | $59,700 |
| Gaithersburg | $59,539 |
| Towson | $55,140 |
| Waldorf | $59,539 |
| Germantown | $57,930 |
| Columbia | $55,033 |
| Dundalk | $55,140 |
Regional Salary in Maryland
| Region | Employed | Avg. Annual Salary | Avg. Hourly Pay | Top 10% Annual Salary | Bottom 10% Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 130 | $62,920 | $30.25 | $81,290 | $48,490 |
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.
I was just wondering, what if you just wanted to get a locksmith license just for yourself. With no attachment to a company or anything of the sort. If your tired of locking yourself out of home/ auto, but can’t afford to pay the $80-$100. To have someone come out and let you back in to your own home/auto. Also to be able to help family and friends out of those situations also. Is that something a sole person can do by themselves?
Hey John,
If you just want the skills and know-how you can consider just taking a course, buying a lock for practice and you’ll have everything you need to learn the trade.
Here’s a link to a course: https://www.pennfoster.edu/affiliate/m-trades/index.html?ct_id=htblock&adkey=UIMD21V
Choose any of these locks: https://www.howtobecomealocksmith.org/best-lock-pick-set/
Good luck.
Hi, is a home business considered a “fixed verifiable business address” in Maryland. Since we are mobile we werent going to open a storefront
I’m looking into getting my license next month and hopefully I can land a job here in Maryland since I moved here just a couple of months ago.
It’s quite challenging to be a locksmith in Maryland compared to other states. I recently had to move here to be near my wife’s folks. I need to apply for a license as soon as possible. Good thing I had several certifications already.
Every beginning is always a challenge. When I got my GED, I knew I wanted to be a locksmith. I can’t afford those locksmith schools but what I did was I looked for an experienced locksmith. I applied as his apprentice. I took all of these lessons by heart and he helped me hone my skills. It is one of the most important things aside from a license, a skill and knowing your strengths and improve them as you go.
The art of locksmithing is changing as technology arises. Good thing there are these modern locksmith courses and guides, especially on modern security systems. Even for cars and for home security, a lot has changed.