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What a California locksmith must ask for at a lockout

Source: California Locksmith Help (californialocksmithhelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 3, 2026.

A locksmith who opens a home or business for someone after an on site look at the door must get the street address and the customer's signature on a work order, plus the customer's name, address, phone number, date of birth and driver license or ID number. The work order is kept for two years and is open to police and BSIS (B&P 6980.55). (source: California Legislature)

For a key that opens a car or other registered vehicle, the locksmith must record the customer's name, date of birth and driver license or ID number, and the vehicle's registration or ID number, plus the date and the customer's signature, and keep it two years (B&P 6980.55). (source: California Legislature)

A licensed locksmith is also subject to Penal Code 466.8 (B&P 6980.54). (source: California Legislature)

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