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	; Key duplication		; Key duplication
	: Locksmiths are particularly ~~necessary~~ when uncommon or high-security key duplication is required.		: Locksmiths provide key duplication services for their customers. A customer brings in a key they wish to have duplicated and copies are made. In the case of high security locks, a [[security card]] or other identifiying information must be presented to the locksmith in order to get duplicates made. Duplication of common key blanks in urban areas is commonly done by automated machines at hardware stores. Locksmiths are particularly useful when uncommon or high-security key duplication is required.


	; Key system design		; Key system design
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	; Lock servicing/installation		; Lock servicing/installation
	: Locksmiths are usually the person who installs and maintains a locking system for residential and commercial installations. In this case, the locksmith usually provides lock sales ~~and~~ key duplication services to the customer, as well.		: Locksmiths are usually the person who installs and maintains a locking system for residential and commercial installations. In this case, the locksmith usually provides lock sales, key duplication, and rekeying services to the customer, as well.

	; Lockouts and safe openings		; Lockouts and safe openings

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			== Services ==

			Locksmiths offer a variety of services to both their local community and, with the advent of the Internet, the world at large.

			; Key duplication
			: Locksmiths are particularly necessary when uncommon or high-security key duplication is required.


			; Key system design
			: Locksmiths are frequently tasked with designing and installing new access control systems, particularly keying systems, for a given facility. They may also be asked to evaluate the security of an existing system.

			; Lock servicing/installation
			: Locksmiths are usually the person who installs and maintains a locking system for residential and commercial installations. In this case, the locksmith usually provides lock sales and key duplication services to the customer, as well.

			; Lockouts and safe openings
			: Some locksmiths specialize in unlocking cars, doors, and safes after the owners locked themselves out, lost their key, or forgot the combination. These locksmiths use techniques of [[lockpicking]], [[impressioning]], [[decoding]], and [[bypass]] to open the lock and generate new keys or combinations for the customer. If all else fails, locksmiths can use [[destructive entry]], particularly drilling, to open most locks.

	== Licensing and Certification ==		== Licensing and Certification ==

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	Locksmithing is the profession of creating, installing, or maintaining [[lock]]s, [[safe]]s, and related mechanical access control technologies, such as alarms. Locksmiths use various methods of [[Lock#Compromise_of_Locks\|compromise]] to open and remove locks for customers. Because of the nature of skills used, locksmithing is restricted to licensed or certified individuals in certain states and countries.		Locksmithing is the profession of creating, installing, or maintaining [[lock]]s, [[safe]]s, and related mechanical access control technologies, such as doors and alarms. Modern day locksmiths primarily install and service locks, safes, and alarms, and provide lock-out and key duplication services to their community.

			Locksmiths use various methods of [[Lock#Compromise_of_Locks\|compromise]] to open and remove locks for customers. Because of the nature of skills used, locksmithing is restricted to licensed or certified individuals in certain states and countries.

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	Many countries, provinces, or states require that locksmiths be license or certified. The level of training and experience required varies, but many places require that an apprenticeship or training program be completed. In more extreme cases, a diploma from an engineering college is required. Currently, the majority of states in the United States do not require licensing or certification, but a contractor's or business license is usually required.		Many countries, provinces, or states require that locksmiths be license or certified. The level of training and experience required varies, but many places require that an apprenticeship or training program be completed. In more extreme cases, a diploma from an engineering college is required. Currently, the majority of states in the United States do not require licensing or certification, but a contractor's or business license is usually required.

			== Locksmith organizations ==

			{{Locksmith groups}}

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	Locksmithing is the profession of creating, installing, or maintaining [[~~Lock\|locks~~]], [[~~Safe\|safes~~]], and related mechanical access control technologies, such as alarms. Locksmiths use various methods of [[Lock#Compromise_of_Locks\|compromise]] to open and remove locks for customers. Because of the nature of skills used, locksmithing is restricted to licensed or certified individuals in certain states and countries.		Locksmithing is the profession of creating, installing, or maintaining [[lock]]s, [[safe]]s, and related mechanical access control technologies, such as alarms. Locksmiths use various methods of [[Lock#Compromise_of_Locks\|compromise]] to open and remove locks for customers. Because of the nature of skills used, locksmithing is restricted to licensed or certified individuals in certain states and countries.

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	== History ==		== History ==
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	:''See the [[Legal_Issues\|Legal Issues]] page for specific licensing laws.		:''See the [[Legal_Issues\|Legal Issues]] page for specific licensing laws.

	~~Add to me!~~		Many countries, provinces, or states require that locksmiths be license or certified. The level of training and experience required varies, but many places require that an apprenticeship or training program be completed. In more extreme cases, a diploma from an engineering college is required. Currently, the majority of states in the United States do not require licensing or certification, but a contractor's or business license is usually required.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	== Licensing and Certification ==		== Licensing and Certification ==

			:''See the [[Legal_Issues\|Legal Issues]] page for specific licensing laws.

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=Locksmithing=

Locksmithing is the profession of creating, installing, or maintaining [[Lock|locks]], [[Safe|safes]], and related mechanical access control technologies, such as alarms. Locksmiths use various methods of [[Lock#Compromise_of_Locks|compromise]] to open and remove locks for customers. Because of the nature of skills used, locksmithing is restricted to licensed or certified individuals in certain states and countries.

== History ==

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== Licensing and Certification ==

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== See also ==
* [[Lock]]
* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Locksport]]