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California locksmith employee registration
Source: California Locksmith Help (californialocksmithhelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 3, 2026.
Every person a licensed Locksmith Company employs to provide services must have a temporary registration or a registration issued by BSIS. (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services)
- The application fee is $60.
- A copy of the completed application acts as a temporary registration for 120 days from the date signed.
- The temporary registration must be carried with a valid driver license or photo ID while doing locksmith work.
- The application, fees and proof of Live Scan go to BSIS within seven days of starting work.
- No temporary registration is issued to anyone convicted of any crime.
(source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services)
Within seven days of hiring, a licensee must verify each employee's registration or have the employee apply. The company is responsible for its employees' violations of the Locksmith Act within the scope of their work (B&P 6980.58, 6980.63). (source: California Legislature)
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Sources
- Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS): Application for Locksmith Employee Registration, 31A-28B (PDF, Rev. 10/2025) (checked November 3, 2026)
- Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS): Locksmith Company and Locksmith Employee Fact Sheet (revised July 2020) (checked November 3, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Business and Professions Code 6980.53 to 6980.69 (locksmith conduct of business) (checked November 3, 2026)
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