California Occupational License
License Title:
Locksmith License
Locksmith License
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:
A locksmith operates a business that installs, repairs, opens or modifies locks, or that originates keys for locks. (An individual who simply duplicates existing keys is not considered a locksmith.)
Requirements:
Be 18 or older.
Undergo a criminal history background check through the DOJ and the FBI.
Application Fee - $30
Initial License Fee - $45
DOJ Fingerprint Processing Fee - $32
FBI Fingerprint Processing Fee - $17
Renewal Fee - $45
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 120 days.
Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 8.5
Occupations To Which This License Applies:Requirements:
Be 18 or older.
Undergo a criminal history background check through the DOJ and the FBI.
Application Fee - $30
Initial License Fee - $45
DOJ Fingerprint Processing Fee - $32
FBI Fingerprint Processing Fee - $17
Renewal Fee - $45
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 120 days.
Authority: Business and Professions Code, Division 3, Chapter 8.5
| Occupation Title | SOC Code |
| Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | 499094 |