#1
Tidewater Lock Co.
Registered & insured · DC #DC-BBL-1057
Call (202) 555-0156
Avg response 32 min
Licensed Locksmiths in Washington, DC
12 verified locksmiths serve Washington · Updated July 2026
40 minavg. emergency response
★ 4.7avg. rating, 1618 reviews
12 / 12registered & insured
7offer 24/7 service
DC locksmiths work a tight core where verified pros from Maryland and Virginia also cover calls across the line. Every locksmith below has been verified through DC Dept of Licensing & Consumer Protection (DLCP) and insurance — the registration number is printed on each listing. A typical house lockout in Washington runs $95–$185. All phone numbers are the businesses' real lines.
#2
Prairie Lock Works
Registered & insured · DC #DC-BBL-1056
Call (202) 555-0155
Avg response 36 min
#3
Blue Ridge Lock & Key
Registered & insured · DC #DC-BBL-1058
Call (202) 555-0157
Avg response 32 min
#4
Old Town Lock Service
License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1061
Call (703) 555-0160
Avg response 30 min
#5
Sentinel Lock Works
License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1060
Call (703) 555-0159
Avg response 50 min
#6
Riverside Lock Co.
License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1059
Call (703) 555-0158
Avg response 36 min
#7
Dominion Lock Service
License verified · MD #MDLK1037
Call (301) 555-0136
Avg response 48 min
#8
Ironclad Lock Works
License verified · MD #MDLK1043
Call (301) 555-0142
Avg response 41 min
#9
Liberty Locksmiths
License verified · MD #MDLK1038
Call (301) 555-0137
Avg response 46 min
#10
Palisade Lock Service
License verified · MD #MDLK1039
Call (301) 555-0138
Avg response 47 min
#11
Ironclad Key & Safe
License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1062
Call (703) 555-0161
Avg response 31 min
#12
Beacon Key & Safe
License verified · VA #DCJS-11-1068
Call (703) 555-0167
Avg response 55 min
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Locksmith prices in Washington, DC
Typical ranges reported for District of Columbia 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 | $95 – $185 | Higher nights and weekends |
| Car lockout | $85 – $165 | No damage to door or window |
| Rekey (per lock) | $30 – $60 | Plus a service-call fee |
| New deadbolt, installed | $135 – $275 | 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 Washington locksmiths: every listing is cross-checked against DC Dept of Licensing & Consumer Protection (DLCP), plus insurance and review screening. Unverifiable companies don't get listed. Read the full verification process
Locksmith FAQs for Washington
A standard house lockout in Washington typically runs $95–$185, car lockouts $85–$165, 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.
Washington, D.C. does not license locksmiths at the state level. Every locksmith on this page is instead verified through DC Dept of Licensing & Consumer Protection (DLCP) plus proof of insurance and review screening. Always confirm business registration and get the price in writing first.
The verified locksmiths serving Washington average about 40 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 DC business registration, 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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