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Do You Need a License to be a Locksmith?

The following is not legal advice.  You should check with the licensing agency or an attorney in your state to determine if you need a license to work as a locksmith in you state.

With that being said below is a list of states that currently require a locksmith to be licensed.

Alabama
California
Connecticut
Illinois
Louisiana
Maryland
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Oregon
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia

It is also a good idea to become a member of ALOA (Associated Locksmiths of America), ClearStar,  and/or you local Locksmith trade association.