Licensed Locksmiths in Virginia Beach, VA

8 verified locksmiths serve Virginia Beach · Updated July 2026

48 minavg. emergency response
★ 4.7avg. rating, 1546 reviews
8 / 8VA license verified
5offer 24/7 service

Coastal Virginia Beach adds beach-house and rental turnover rekeys to standard lockout work. 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 Virginia Beach runs $85–$170. All phone numbers are the businesses' real lines.

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#1

Route 4 Lock & Key

★ 4.6 (249 reviews) · Based in Virginia Beach · Since 2018

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1073

Rekeying24/7 emergencySafes & vaults
Call (703) 555-0172

Avg response 20 min

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#2

Lakeshore Lock Service

★ 4.8 (65 reviews) · Based in Virginia Beach · Since 2015

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1075

Car keys & fobsResidentialSafes & vaults24/7 emergency
Call (703) 555-0174

Avg response 42 min

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#3

Steel City Locksmiths

★ 4.5 (147 reviews) · Based in Virginia Beach · Since 2005

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1074

ResidentialSmart locksAccess controlRekeying
Call (703) 555-0173

Avg response 21 min

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#4

Metro Lock Co.

★ 4.8 (257 reviews) · Serves Virginia Beach · based in Norfolk, 16 mi away · Since 2018

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1076

24/7 emergencyResidentialAccess controlCommercial
Call (703) 555-0175

Avg response 48 min

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#5

Capital Lock Service

★ 4.7 (244 reviews) · Serves Virginia Beach · based in Norfolk, 17 mi away · Since 2009

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1077

Safes & vaultsCar keys & fobsAccess controlRekeying
Call (703) 555-0176

Avg response 46 min

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#6

Garden State Locksmiths

★ 4.8 (259 reviews) · Serves Virginia Beach · based in Norfolk, 18 mi away · Since 2021

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1078

Residential24/7 emergencyAccess control
Call (703) 555-0177

Avg response 49 min

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#7

Capital Lock & Key

★ 4.7 (118 reviews) · Serves Virginia Beach · based in Chesapeake, 18 mi away · Since 2017

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1079

CommercialSmart locksAccess controlCar keys & fobs
Call (703) 555-0178

Avg response 65 min

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#8

Beacon Lock Service

★ 4.8 (207 reviews) · Serves Virginia Beach · based in Newport News, 31 mi away · Since 2020

License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1080

Smart locksSafes & vaults24/7 emergencyCar keys & fobs
Call (703) 555-0179

Avg response 89 min

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Locksmith prices in Virginia Beach, VA

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

JobTypical rangeNotes
House lockout$85 – $170Higher nights and weekends
Car lockout$75 – $150No damage to door or window
Rekey (per lock)$30 – $60Plus a service-call fee
New deadbolt, installed$125 – $260Hardware 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach

A standard house lockout in Virginia Beach typically runs $85–$170, car lockouts $75–$150, 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 Virginia Beach average about 48 minutes for emergency lockouts, and 5 of the 8 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.