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Sure, you can be locked out of your car or home, but what about your boat or https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DoAXQvpECPM3qY11RQiqzF-GoPAC54dToTSMWUDF42E/viewform?usp=send_form you ask the locksmith who comes to help you for theirs and they don't have it, send them away. You cannot trust the quality of their work if they are unlicensed.

It is very exciting to buy a new home and be handed over a set of keys, but this is the perfect time to call in a locksmith. You don't know how many copies of the key the former owners handed out to family and friends, so it is a good idea to get the locks changed.

Ask your locksmith if they have any personal certifications, licenses or memberships in trade organizations. Their activity in relation to their profession will show you their dedication to the trade. The more they learn, the better for you, so choose someone who works hard to keep their skills up to date.

Did your locksmith ask you for identification? If not, they are not on the up and up. Imagine if some criminal called while you were on vacation and that locksmith came and let them into your home! A good locksmith will ensure that you are truly the owner of whatever is being opened.

Information is key, so to speak. When the topic for learning is locksmiths, brush-up on it way before a situation arises that keeps you out of the house or car. Use the tips from this article to be prepared for anything and always have the number to your trusted locksmith on hand!