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California locksmith license fees
Source: California Locksmith Help (californialocksmithhelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 3, 2026.
| Fee (applications on or after October 1, 2025) | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Locksmith Company initial application | $275 | (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) checked November 3, 2026 |
| Locksmith Company initial license | $275 | (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) checked November 3, 2026 |
| Locksmith Company renewal | $550 | (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) checked November 3, 2026 |
| Locksmith Company delinquent renewal | $825 | (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) checked November 3, 2026 |
| Branch office initial application | $275 | (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) checked November 3, 2026 |
| Branch office renewal | $165 | (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) checked November 3, 2026 |
| Locksmith Employee initial application | $60 | (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) checked November 3, 2026 |
| Locksmith Employee renewal | $44 | (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) checked November 3, 2026 |
| Locksmith Employee delinquent renewal | $69 | (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) checked November 3, 2026 |
BSIS says fees changed on October 1, 2025, and the date an application is submitted decides which fee applies. The company application packet lists $550 total for a new company license, and application fees are not refunded. (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services) (source: Bureau of Security and Investigative Services)
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Sources
- Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS): BSIS Licensing Fees (PDF, fees on or after October 1, 2025) (checked November 3, 2026)
- Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS): Information About Licensing: Locksmith Company (PDF) (checked November 3, 2026)
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