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Hiring 5 min readFebruary 5, 2026

How to Tell If a Locksmith Is Legitimate

How do I know a locksmith is legitimate before they show up?

1. Ask for a license number. North Carolina locksmiths must be licensed by the NC Locksmith Licensing Board. Verify the number on the board’s website.

2. Get the price range over the phone. A real locksmith quotes a service-call fee plus a labor range. A call-center scam quotes $19 and refuses to estimate parts or labor.

3. Look for a branded vehicle. The technician should arrive in a marked van or truck with the company name and license number visible.

4. Confirm the company name when they arrive. The technician should match what you saw online. If they say the company name is different, send them away.

5. Get the price in writing before they start. A legitimate locksmith confirms the bill before drilling, cutting or programming anything. Cash-only and refusal to give a written invoice are red flags.

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