#1
Commonwealth Lock Service
License verified · MD #MDLK1048
Call (301) 555-0147
Avg response 30 min
Licensed Locksmiths in Columbia, MD
12 verified locksmiths serve Columbia · Updated July 2026
50 minavg. emergency response
★ 4.7avg. rating, 1620 reviews
12 / 12MD license verified
4offer 24/7 service
Between Baltimore and DC, Columbia locksmiths pull calls from both metros. 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 Columbia runs $90–$175. All phone numbers are the businesses' real lines.
#2
Lehigh Security & Key
License verified · MD #MDLK1050
Call (301) 555-0149
Avg response 29 min
#3
Meridian Security & Key
License verified · MD #MDLK1049
Call (301) 555-0148
Avg response 21 min
#4
Ironclad Security & Key
License verified · MD #MDLK1034
Call (301) 555-0133
Avg response 50 min
#5
Prairie Key & Safe
License verified · MD #MDLK1035
Call (301) 555-0134
Avg response 67 min
#6
Steel City Lock Co.
License verified · MD #MDLK1036
Call (301) 555-0135
Avg response 59 min
#7
Harbor Security & Key
License verified · MD #MDLK1040
Call (301) 555-0139
Avg response 54 min
#8
Palisade Lock Service
License verified · MD #MDLK1039
Call (301) 555-0138
Avg response 62 min
#9
Liberty Locksmiths
License verified · MD #MDLK1038
Call (301) 555-0137
Avg response 62 min
#10
Palisade Access & Lock
License verified · MD #MDLK1041
Call (301) 555-0140
Avg response 48 min
#11
Dominion Lock Service
License verified · MD #MDLK1037
Call (301) 555-0136
Avg response 67 min
#12
Palisade Security & Key
License verified · MD #MDLK1054
Call (301) 555-0153
Avg response 56 min
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Locksmith prices in Columbia, MD
Typical ranges reported for Howard County. A quote far outside these — especially after a "$19 service call" ad — is your cue to hang up.
| Job | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| House lockout | $90 – $175 | Higher nights and weekends |
| Car lockout | $80 – $155 | No damage to door or window |
| Rekey (per lock) | $30 – $60 | Plus a service-call fee |
| New deadbolt, installed | $130 – $265 | Hardware quality varies |
| Car key fob replacement | $160 – $420 | Depends on make and chip |
| After-hours surcharge | +$50 – $100 | Should be quoted up front |
Sample figures for design — replace with researched local data. See the U.S. locksmith cost guide.
How we verify Columbia 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 Columbia
A standard house lockout in Columbia 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 Columbia average about 50 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.
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