Are Locksmiths Licensed in Texas?
Yes, locksmiths are licensed in Texas. Locksmith companies are licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau, and Apex Locksmith Pros holds Texas license #B31197901 and is insured. Any legitimate Texas locksmith should give you a license number on the phone, and you can check it in the state's online license search before anyone touches your locks.
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What the license covers
The Private Security Bureau treats locksmithing as regulated security work, the same umbrella as alarm installers and security consultants. A licensed company is registered with the state and on record with the regulator. That matters more in this trade than most: you are handing someone access to your home or car, and the license is how you know the company answers to someone.
How to check before you book
Ask for the license number on the phone; hesitation is your answer. Then run it through the Texas DPS Private Security license search online, which is quick. Cross-check the company name on the invoice against the name on the license. Unlicensed operators in Texas are not just cutting corners, they are breaking the law, and they cluster in the too-cheap online ads. Our Residential Locksmith page lists the services we provide under license #B31197901.
Rather hear it from a locksmith? Call or text and get a flat quote for your job.
What Else Do People Ask About This?
These are the follow-up questions callers in McKinney and nearby cities ask most often on this topic, each answered in a few plain sentences by our locksmith team.
Is an unlicensed locksmith illegal in Texas?
Performing locksmith work for hire without a license violates the Texas Occupations Code. It is also the profile most bait-price scams fit.
Is Apex Locksmith Pros insured?
Yes. Apex Locksmith Pros is licensed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau, under #B31197901, and carries insurance on its work.
Do all states license locksmiths?
No. Licensing rules vary by state. Texas does license locksmith companies, which works in your favor: you can look a company up before you let it near your locks.
How do I verify a Texas locksmith license?
Ask for the license number, then search it in the Texas DPS Private Security online license lookup. The company name on the license should match the name on your quote and invoice.
More Quick Answers
Need it handled? Residential Locksmith: licensed service, or call (469) 712-5422, open daily 8 AM–8 PM.