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Source: California Locksmith Help (californialocksmithhelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 3, 2026.
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- Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS): Information About Licensing: Locksmith Company (PDF) (checked November 3, 2026)
- Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS): Complaints (checked November 3, 2026)
- 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): Frequently Asked Questions: Locksmith Company (LCO) (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)
- Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS): BSIS Licensing Fees (PDF, fees on or after October 1, 2025) (checked November 3, 2026)
- California Department of Consumer Affairs: DCA License Search (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)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Business and Professions Code 6980.12 (who the Locksmith Act does not cover) (checked November 3, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Business and Professions Code 7048 (minor work exemption) (checked November 2, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Business and Professions Code 6980.71 (denial of a license) (checked November 3, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Civil Code 1941.5 (lock changes for tenants who are victims of abuse or violence) (checked November 3, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Civil Code 1941.3 (landlord dead bolt and window lock duties) (checked November 3, 2026)
- California Legislature (California Legislative Information): Business and Professions Code 6980.10 (locksmith license required) (checked November 3, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB): Industry Bulletin #24-07: License Requirement for Minor Work Increases from $500 to $1,000 (PDF, December 31, 2024) (checked November 2, 2026)
- Contractors State License Board (CSLB): Get Licensed to Build: A Guide to Becoming a Licensed Contractor (PDF) (checked November 3, 2026)
- City and County of San Francisco, Department of Building Inspection: Replace a door (checked November 3, 2026)
- City of Long Beach Building and Safety: Do I Need A Permit? (checked November 3, 2026)
- City of Long Beach Building and Safety: APP-011 Express Building Permit Application (PDF) (checked November 3, 2026)
- City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS): Replace Door(s) (LADBS e-Permit system) (checked November 3, 2026)
- City of Oakland Planning and Building: Work Exempt from a Building Permit (checked November 3, 2026)
- City of Sacramento Community Development: Permit Services (checked November 3, 2026)
- City of San Diego Development Services: Information Bulletin 203: No-Plan Building Permit (checked November 3, 2026)
- City of San Jose Code Enforcement: Preparing for Inspection (Multiple Housing Inspection Program) (checked November 3, 2026)
- City of San Jose Development Services Permit Center: When Is a Building Permit Required? (updated 06/12/2025) (checked November 3, 2026)
- Sacramento County Building Permits and Inspection: Building Permits and Inspection: Frequently Asked Questions (checked November 3, 2026)
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