Locksmithing

Locksmithing

Locksmithing is the profession of creating, installing, or maintaining locks, safes, and related mechanical access control technologies, such as alarms. Locksmiths use various methods of compromise to open and remove locks for customers. Because of the nature of skills used, locksmithing is restricted to licensed or certified individuals in certain states and countries.

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Licensing and Certification

See the Legal Issues page for specific licensing laws.

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See also

• Lock
• Lockpicking
• Locksport