Licensed Locksmiths in Baltimore, MD

12 verified locksmiths serve Baltimore · Updated July 2026

54 minavg. emergency response
★ 4.8avg. rating, 1568 reviews
12 / 12MD license verified
4offer 24/7 service

Baltimore’s rowhouse blocks mean a lot of mortise-lock and rekey work alongside emergency lockouts. Every locksmith below has been checked against Maryland's state licensing records — the license number is printed on each listing so you can verify it yourself. A typical house lockout in Baltimore runs $90–$175. All phone numbers are the businesses' real lines.

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#1

Steel City Lock Co.

★ 4.7 (61 reviews) · Based in Baltimore · Since 2009

License verified · MD #MDLK1036

Safes & vaultsCommercialResidential
Call (301) 555-0135

Avg response 36 min

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#2

Ironclad Security & Key

★ 4.9 (89 reviews) · Based in Baltimore · Since 2014

License verified · MD #MDLK1034

Car keys & fobsCommercialRekeying
Call (301) 555-0133

Avg response 28 min

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#3

Prairie Key & Safe

★ 4.5 (215 reviews) · Based in Baltimore · Since 2007

License verified · MD #MDLK1035

Smart locksCommercialSafes & vaults
Call (301) 555-0134

Avg response 44 min

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#4

Meridian Lock Co.

★ 5.0 (252 reviews) · Serves Baltimore · based in Towson, 9 mi away · Since 2021

License verified · MD #MDLK1055

Smart locksAccess controlRekeying
Call (301) 555-0154

Avg response 47 min

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#5

Lehigh Security & Key

★ 4.7 (219 reviews) · Serves Baltimore · based in Columbia, 14 mi away · Since 2009

License verified · MD #MDLK1050

RekeyingCommercialAccess control
Call (301) 555-0149

Avg response 50 min

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#6

Meridian Security & Key

★ 4.9 (114 reviews) · Serves Baltimore · based in Columbia, 14 mi away · Since 2015

License verified · MD #MDLK1049

Car keys & fobsSafes & vaultsCommercial
Call (301) 555-0148

Avg response 43 min

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#7

Commonwealth Lock Service

★ 4.7 (143 reviews) · Serves Baltimore · based in Columbia, 15 mi away · Since 2020

License verified · MD #MDLK1048

24/7 emergencyCar keys & fobsSmart locksCommercial
Call (301) 555-0147

Avg response 52 min

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#8

Meridian Lock & Key

★ 4.9 (55 reviews) · Serves Baltimore · based in Annapolis, 22 mi away · Since 2008

License verified · MD #MDLK1051

Access control24/7 emergencyRekeying
Call (301) 555-0150

Avg response 60 min

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#9

Beacon Lock Co.

★ 4.7 (51 reviews) · Serves Baltimore · based in Annapolis, 23 mi away · Since 2018

License verified · MD #MDLK1052

ResidentialCommercial24/7 emergencyAccess control
Call (301) 555-0151

Avg response 66 min

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#10

Palisade Security & Key

★ 4.8 (208 reviews) · Serves Baltimore · based in Bowie, 23 mi away · Since 2018

License verified · MD #MDLK1054

ResidentialCar keys & fobsSafes & vaults
Call (301) 555-0153

Avg response 64 min

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#11

Harbor Lock Service

★ 4.7 (63 reviews) · Serves Baltimore · based in Annapolis, 24 mi away · Since 2006

License verified · MD #MDLK1053

Safes & vaultsResidentialRekeyingCar keys & fobs
Call (301) 555-0152

Avg response 76 min

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#12

Palisade Lock Service

★ 5.0 (98 reviews) · Serves Baltimore · based in Silver Spring, 30 mi away · Since 2018

License verified · MD #MDLK1039

Car keys & fobsSafes & vaults24/7 emergency
Call (301) 555-0138

Avg response 82 min

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Locksmith prices in Baltimore, MD

Typical ranges reported for Baltimore City County. A quote far outside these — especially after a "$19 service call" ad — is your cue to hang up.

JobTypical rangeNotes
House lockout$90 – $175Higher nights and weekends
Car lockout$80 – $155No damage to door or window
Rekey (per lock)$30 – $60Plus a service-call fee
New deadbolt, installed$130 – $265Hardware quality varies
Car key fob replacement$160 – $420Depends on make and chip
After-hours surcharge+$50 – $100Should be quoted up front

Sample figures for design — replace with researched local data. See the U.S. locksmith cost guide.

How we verify Baltimore locksmiths: every listing is cross-checked against Maryland's official locksmith license records, plus insurance and review screening. Unverifiable companies don't get listed. Read the full verification process

Locksmith FAQs for Baltimore

A standard house lockout in Baltimore typically runs $90–$175, car lockouts $80–$155, and rekeying $30–$60 per lock plus a service call. After-hours work usually adds $50–$100. Always get the full price in writing before work begins.

Yes. Maryland licenses locksmiths through MD Dept of Labor — Locksmith Licensing, and every locksmith on this page has been checked against the state's records. Ask for the license number on arrival — legitimate Maryland locksmiths carry one.

The verified locksmiths serving Baltimore average about 54 minutes for emergency lockouts, and 4 of the 12 offer true 24/7 service. Each listing shows the business's stated response time.

Be suspicious of $19–$29 advertised service calls, confirm the MD license number, get the total price in writing first, and never accept drilling as the first option for a standard lockout. More in our scam-avoidance guide.