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How to Become a Locksmith in Maryland

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The 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 a licensed locksmith 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 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.

Featured Online Program
Penn Foster Request Info Select Program:
  • Locksmith & Home Security Technician
Program Details:
  • Getting a career diploma in as little as 5 months.
  • Gain experience with practical exercises and interactive assignments.
  • Learn how to identify, create, and duplicate keys.
  • Learn to work with several types of locks including safes, valuts, and auto.
  • and more...
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Comments

  1. John Brinsfield says

    August 4, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Locksmith Expert says

      August 5, 2020 at 5:08 am

      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.

      Reply
  2. Sean says

    October 29, 2020 at 9:37 am

    Hi, is a home business considered a “fixed verifiable business address” in Maryland. Since we are mobile we werent going to open a storefront

    Reply

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