How to Check a Maryland Locksmith License (and Avoid Locksmith Scams)

Why it matters

Anyone can buy an ad that says "local locksmith." A license means the business is registered with the Maryland Department of Labor, so you know who you are dealing with.

How to check a license

• Ask for the business name and Maryland locksmith license number on the phone.
• Open the Maryland Department of Labor license search.
• Search by name or number, and check that the name matches the business that answered the phone.
• Make sure the license is active.

Warning signs of a locksmith scam

• The person answers with a generic line like "locksmith services" instead of a business name.
• A very low price on the phone that grows once they arrive.
• They want to drill your lock right away, before trying anything else.
• No license number, and no company name on the vehicle or invoice.
• They won't give you a written invoice.

What a real local locksmith does

• Gives you the business name and license number.
• Gives you an estimate on the phone.
• Asks for proof that you own the car before making a car key.
• Opens doors without damage whenever possible.

Save a locksmith before you need one

The best time to choose a locksmith is before you're locked out. Save the number of a licensed local locksmith in your phone today.

Had a problem with a locksmith?

You can file a complaint with the Maryland Department of Labor, which licenses locksmiths in the state.

Pro Local Locksmith LLC is licensed by the Maryland Department of Labor (Locksmith License #260). Call or text (443) 699-8083, 24/7.

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