Licensed Locksmiths in Fairfax, VA

12 verified locksmiths serve Fairfax · Updated July 2026

48 minavg. emergency response
★ 4.8avg. rating, 1873 reviews
11 / 12VA license verified
5offer 24/7 service

Fairfax anchors the outer NoVA suburbs with strong residential and smart-lock demand. Every locksmith below has been checked against Virginia's state licensing records — the license number is printed on each listing so you can verify it yourself. A typical house lockout in Fairfax runs $90–$180. All phone numbers are the businesses' real lines.

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#1

Liberty Lock & Key

★ 4.8 (197 reviews) · Based in Fairfax · Since 2005

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1067

RekeyingSmart locksAccess control
Call (703) 555-0166

Avg response 42 min

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#2

Anchor Lock & Key

★ 4.9 (151 reviews) · Based in Fairfax · Since 2011

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1065

Rekeying24/7 emergencyCar keys & fobsSmart locks
Call (703) 555-0164

Avg response 36 min

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#3

Commonwealth Key & Safe

★ 4.6 (209 reviews) · Based in Fairfax · Since 2008

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1066

CommercialResidentialSmart locks
Call (703) 555-0165

Avg response 34 min

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#4

Palisade Key & Safe

★ 4.6 (222 reviews) · Serves Fairfax · based in Reston, 7 mi away · Since 2021

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1069

Safes & vaultsResidentialCommercial
Call (703) 555-0168

Avg response 43 min

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#5

Beacon Key & Safe

★ 4.9 (127 reviews) · Serves Fairfax · based in Falls Church, 8 mi away · Since 2009

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1068

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

Avg response 56 min

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#6

Sentinel Lock Works

★ 4.6 (237 reviews) · Serves Fairfax · based in Arlington, 11 mi away · Since 2015

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1060

ResidentialCommercialSafes & vaults
Call (703) 555-0159

Avg response 59 min

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#7

Riverside Lock Co.

★ 4.8 (127 reviews) · Serves Fairfax · based in Arlington, 11 mi away · Since 2019

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1059

24/7 emergencyResidentialSmart locks
Call (703) 555-0158

Avg response 45 min

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#8

Old Town Lock Service

★ 4.6 (152 reviews) · Serves Fairfax · based in Arlington, 12 mi away · Since 2015

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1061

CommercialResidentialSmart locksSafes & vaults
Call (703) 555-0160

Avg response 43 min

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#9

Ironclad Key & Safe

★ 4.7 (113 reviews) · Serves Fairfax · based in Alexandria, 15 mi away · Since 2017

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1062

Rekeying24/7 emergencyResidentialCar keys & fobs
Call (703) 555-0161

Avg response 42 min

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#10

Blue Ridge Lock & Key

★ 4.8 (41 reviews) · Serves Fairfax · based in Washington, 15 mi away · Since 2014

Registered & insured · DC #DC-BBL-1058

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

Avg response 54 min

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#11

Fox Valley Locksmiths

★ 4.9 (149 reviews) · Serves Fairfax · based in Alexandria, 15 mi away · Since 2017

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1063

RekeyingCar keys & fobsCommercialSafes & vaults
Call (703) 555-0162

Avg response 58 min

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#12

Garden State Access & Lock

★ 4.9 (148 reviews) · Serves Fairfax · based in Alexandria, 15 mi away · Since 2015

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1064

Safes & vaultsRekeyingCommercialAccess control
Call (703) 555-0163

Avg response 64 min

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Locksmith prices in Fairfax, VA

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

JobTypical rangeNotes
House lockout$90 – $180Higher nights and weekends
Car lockout$80 – $160No damage to door or window
Rekey (per lock)$30 – $60Plus a service-call fee
New deadbolt, installed$130 – $270Hardware 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 Fairfax locksmiths: every listing is cross-checked against Virginia's official locksmith license records, plus insurance and review screening. Unverifiable companies don't get listed. Read the full verification process

Locksmith FAQs for Fairfax

A standard house lockout in Fairfax typically runs $90–$180, car lockouts $80–$160, 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. Virginia licenses locksmiths through VA Dept of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), and every locksmith on this page has been checked against the state's records. Ask for the license number on arrival — legitimate Virginia locksmiths carry one.

The verified locksmiths serving Fairfax average about 48 minutes for emergency lockouts, and 5 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 VA 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.