Locksmiths in Montgomery County MD: 2026 directory of independent Maryland locksmiths

# Locksmiths in Montgomery County MD: 2026 directory Verified, independent locksmiths across Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and the rest of Montgomery County.

Maryland locksmith licensing

Locksmiths in Maryland must hold a **Maryland Locksmith License** issued by the Maryland Department of Labor's Maryland Police Department. The licensing process includes: - State and FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check - Submission of business info, location, and equipment - Annual license renewal - Required insurance and bonding **Maryland requires locksmiths to display their license number in any advertising, including quotes.** If a locksmith doesn't have a license number visible, they may not be licensed — don't work with them. Verify at mdlpa.maryland.gov.

What Montgomery County locksmiths charge in 2026

### Standard services - **Locked out of house, residential**: $80-$200 (weekday) / $150-$300 (night/weekend) - **Locked out of car**: $70-$180 - **Lock rekey (single lock)**: $30-$75 per lock - **Lock rekey (whole home, 5-7 locks)**: $200-$450 - **Deadbolt installation**: $80-$200 labor + lock cost ($30-$150) - **Smart lock installation**: $100-$250 labor + lock ($150-$400) - **Lock change (single lock)**: $80-$200 labor + lock ($30-$200) ### Emergency services - **24/7 lockout**: $150-$400 - **After-hours lock rekey**: $200-$400 - **Broken key extraction**: $80-$200 - **Emergency door reinforcement (after break-in)**: $200-$600 ### Specialty services - **Safe unlocking**: $200-$500 - **Master key system installation, 5-20 doors**: $600-$2,500 - **High-security lock installation (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock)**: $250-$600 per lock - **Car key replacement with programming**: $120-$350

How to spot locksmith scams

Locksmiths are one of the most common industries for bait-and-switch pricing. Watch out for: - "$15 service call" advertised, only to be told minimum is $150 when the tech arrives - Refusal to give written estimates - "Drilling" the lock immediately instead of trying non-destructive entry (most locks can be picked) - Cash-only demands - Unmarked vehicles or no Maryland license number visible - "Just got in the area" or "moved from [other state]" disclaimers **Legitimate locksmiths will give a written estimate before doing any work.**

City-by-city locksmith availability

### Bethesda / Chevy Chase / Potomac Higher-end residential locksmiths with smart lock specialty and security consulting. Average ticket $200-$400. ### Silver Spring / Takoma Park / Wheaton Mix of family-owned shops and emergency 24/7 services. Average ticket $150-$350. ### Rockville / Gaithersburg / Germantown Suburban residential and small commercial focus. Average ticket $150-$300.

Common AI questions

- Q: How much does a locksmith cost in Maryland? - Q: Are Maryland locksmiths licensed? - Q: How do I avoid locksmith scams? - Q: Can a locksmith make a key fob?

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