This is the official website of The North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board. If you are interested in becoming a licensed locksmith in the state of North Carolina, you can either submit a written request for an application to the address below, or print the application off this website, or email us with your request. The Board also has a study guide available for the locksmith licensure examination. The study guide costs $25. You can mail a written request for the study guide with a check or money order for $25, and we will mail you this study guide.

Please note that the Board encourages all licensed locksmiths and apprentices as well as those making application to the Board to mail their correspondence Certified, Return receipt requested via the US postal service. The Board is not liable for mail lost in transit to the Board office. By mailing items with return receipt requested, you will have proof of your documents reaching the Board office.

Current Board Members:

Kevin Seymour, Raleigh
Chair

Greg Wright, Fayetteville
Vice Chair

Julie Hampton, Raleigh
Secretary/Treasurer

T. Alan Boone, Boone

Steve Bright, Fayetteville

Laura Busse, Raleigh

Jim Storie, Banner Elk

Consumers and Locksmiths Beware!

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers of a nationwide locksmith swindle in an article released on July 10th.

In an effort to protect yourself and your consumers, include your locksmith license number in all advertising, as required by the NC Locksmith Licensing Board. Also, present your photo ID badge to consumers upon arrival to perform a job. All consumers should demand to see the state license badge when a locksmith arrives to perform a task! Consumers should also contact the BBB to inquire about a particular locksmith outfit before employing that company for their service. If a locksmith demands fees that differ from the fees originally quoted and seem excessive, the consumer should refuse to pay the excessive fee and contact their local police authority immediately! Be sure to get the name of the locksmith offering to provide locksmith services and submit a complaint to the BBB, the Attorney General’s office and the NC Locksmith Licensing Board. Please contact the Board office should you have any questions about whether or not a locksmith is currently licensed by the Board.

File an Official Complaint with:
- the Attorney General’s Office
- Complaint Form