Licensed Locksmiths in Gaithersburg, MD

12 verified locksmiths serve Gaithersburg · Updated July 2026

53 minavg. emergency response
★ 4.8avg. rating, 1592 reviews
10 / 12MD license verified
7offer 24/7 service

Gaithersburg shares the Montgomery County pool, keeping response times competitive. 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 Gaithersburg runs $90–$175. All phone numbers are the businesses' real lines.

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#1

Garden State Lock & Key

★ 4.9 (232 reviews) · Based in Gaithersburg · Since 2015

License verified · MD #MDLK1044

Access controlSafes & vaults24/7 emergencyCommercial
Call (301) 555-0143

Avg response 35 min

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#2

Harbor Security & Key

★ 4.5 (153 reviews) · Serves Gaithersburg · based in Rockville, 5 mi away · Since 2016

License verified · MD #MDLK1040

Safes & vaultsCar keys & fobsSmart locksAccess control
Call (301) 555-0139

Avg response 36 min

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#3

Beacon Lock Works

★ 4.9 (127 reviews) · Serves Gaithersburg · based in Rockville, 6 mi away · Since 2010

License verified · MD #MDLK1042

CommercialAccess controlRekeyingSmart locks
Call (301) 555-0141

Avg response 52 min

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#4

Palisade Access & Lock

★ 4.9 (62 reviews) · Serves Gaithersburg · based in Rockville, 6 mi away · Since 2012

License verified · MD #MDLK1041

Car keys & fobs24/7 emergencySafes & vaultsSmart locks
Call (301) 555-0140

Avg response 31 min

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#5

Palisade Lock Service

★ 5.0 (98 reviews) · Serves Gaithersburg · based in Silver Spring, 13 mi away · Since 2018

License verified · MD #MDLK1039

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

Avg response 57 min

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#6

Ironclad Lock Works

★ 4.8 (129 reviews) · Serves Gaithersburg · based in Bethesda, 13 mi away · Since 2016

License verified · MD #MDLK1043

Smart locksCommercial24/7 emergencyCar keys & fobs
Call (301) 555-0142

Avg response 53 min

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#7

Liberty Locksmiths

★ 4.6 (166 reviews) · Serves Gaithersburg · based in Silver Spring, 14 mi away · Since 2014

License verified · MD #MDLK1038

24/7 emergencyResidentialAccess control
Call (301) 555-0137

Avg response 57 min

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#8

Dominion Lock Service

★ 4.6 (92 reviews) · Serves Gaithersburg · based in Silver Spring, 15 mi away · Since 2007

License verified · MD #MDLK1037

RekeyingSmart locksResidentialSafes & vaults
Call (301) 555-0136

Avg response 62 min

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#9

Palisade Key & Safe

★ 4.6 (222 reviews) · Serves Gaithersburg · based in Reston, 16 mi away · Since 2021

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1069

Safes & vaultsResidentialCommercial
Call (703) 555-0168

Avg response 56 min

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#10

Beacon Key & Safe

★ 4.9 (127 reviews) · Serves Gaithersburg · based in Falls Church, 17 mi away · Since 2009

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1068

24/7 emergencyCommercialSafes & vaults
Call (703) 555-0167

Avg response 70 min

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#11

Blue Ridge Lock & Key

★ 4.8 (41 reviews) · Serves Gaithersburg · based in Washington, 17 mi away · Since 2014

Registered & insured · DC #DC-BBL-1058

Safes & vaults24/7 emergencyCar keys & fobsAccess control
Call (202) 555-0157

Avg response 58 min

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#12

Prairie Lock Works

★ 4.8 (143 reviews) · Serves Gaithersburg · based in Washington, 18 mi away · Since 2018

Registered & insured · DC #DC-BBL-1056

Safes & vaultsCommercialCar keys & fobsResidential
Call (202) 555-0155

Avg response 63 min

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Locksmith prices in Gaithersburg, MD

Typical ranges reported for Montgomery 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg

A standard house lockout in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg average about 53 minutes for emergency lockouts, and 7 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.