California Occupational License
Locksmith Employee Registration
Department of Consumer Affairs
Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Licensing Agency Contact Information:
Address: | PO Box 989002 West Sacramento, CA 95798 |
Phone Number: | (916) 322-4000
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Fax Number: | (916) 575-7290
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E-mail Address: | bsis@dca.ca.gov |
Internet Address: | http://www.bsis.ca.gov |
License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Requirements:
Be 18 or older.
Undergo a criminal history background check through the DOJ and the FBI.
Application Fee - $20
DOJ Fingerprint Processing Fee - $32
FBI Fingerprint Processing Fee - $17
Renewal Fee - $20
A temporary registration is issued allowing applicants to work as a Locksmith Employee for 120 days if they have not been convicted of a crime.
The initial license is valid for 2 years. Each renewal cycle extends the registration for an additional 2 years.
Average time to process an application is 30-45 days.
Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 8.5
Occupation Title | SOC Code |
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | 499094 |