- Locksmith & Home Security Technician
- 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.
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If you are planning to become a locksmith in the state of Oklahoma you must abide by the Alarm and Locksmith Industry Act.
This act essentially stipulates that any individual or company looking to open or operate a locksmith business must meet the license requirements set forth by the Alarm and Locksmith Board.
License Requirements
The license requirements can be found in Subchapter 3, Section 380:75-3-1 of the Oklahoma legislature. Or, to make it a lot easier for you simply read our summary below.
Initial application fees will range from $125 to $250 depending on the time of the year.
Each applicant is required to supply or meet the following criteria:
- Current criminal history record check within 30 days of the
- Application from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
- Two (2) completed fingerprint cards
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Not declared incompetent by any court of law
- Not been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Services of the United States
An application can be requested via the following address:
Oklahoma Department of Labor
3017 N Stiles, Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
888-269-5353
The full legislature can be found here for any other specific questions: https://www.ok.gov/odol/Safety_Inspections_&_Licensing/Alarm,_Locksmith,_&_Fire_Sprinkler_Program/index.html
The Electrical Licensing Act
If you by chance you are an electrical locksmith and plan to install or repair electrical locks or circuits of greater than 24 volts then you will also be required to obtain an additional license under the Electrical Licensing Act.
You can read more about that here (if it applies to you): http://cib.ok.gov/Websites/ciboard/images/DOCUMENTS/Rules-Laws/Act/Title%2059%20Electrical%20License%20Act.pdf
A Few Other Notes
If you are a trainee or would like to apply for a temporary license you can do so via the Department of Labor.
Also, keep in mind the license is only valid for 1 year and must be renewed.
I’m intrested in becoming a locksmith,but I have a criminal back ground……….does this eliminate me completly from becoming licensed?
Chris, as far as I know, yes. However, I would contact the Oklahoma Department of Labor (via the phone number above) and see if there is anyway around it.
What if I want to be a locksmith in Oklahoma. And have lived here for close to 20 years. But prier criminal record in california
I am a mechanic and am wanting to incorporate popping locks and lock replacement in my business and need to know all the steps I need to take to be in compliance with the law I currently reside in oklahoma? Thank you for your time
Scotty, you will need to request an application for locksmith licensure from the Oklahoma Department of Labor (using the contact info above). If you already have a business registered in Oklahoma, it should be pretty easy to get approved.
I am interested in adding simple rekeying services to my repertoire and also limited door opening for owners of rental properties that have been vacated through eviction. I do not have a business registered in my name because I just work under my name. How do I go about getting a license?
Ryan, I recommend contacting the Oklahoma Department of Labor. You will likely need to request an application for licensure.
Oklahoma Department of Labor
3017 N Stiles, Suite 100
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
888-269-5353
I’m 20 years old, I have high school diploma and no college. I’m wondering what options I have for becoming a locksmith. I’m not happy in my current field and locksmithing has always interested me. I’m very mechanically inclined and I’m willing to do about anything but I’m wondering if there’s an apprenticeship program for this.
Is there a brick and mortar school to learn all phases of the locksmith trade? I’m retired and looking to supplement my income ,I’m a Marine veteran