Locksmith / North Dakota
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North Dakota Locksmith License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Installs, repairs, and opens locks. Licensed in ~15 states.

What the North Dakota data shows for Locksmiths

To practice as a locksmith in North Dakota, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under North Dakota's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Experience/Apprenticeship".

Budget $150 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in North Dakota, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

There's no published reciprocity list here - North Dakota reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Locksmith · North Dakota

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training A+
None required
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$150
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in North Dakota

Education / Training Hours
Experience/Apprenticeship
Not specified
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$150
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Not Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with North Dakota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Locksmith in North Dakota? ▼
In North Dakota, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Locksmith in North Dakota? ▼
To become a licensed locksmith in North Dakota, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the North Dakota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Locksmith license to North Dakota from another state? ▼
North Dakota evaluates out-of-state locksmith licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the North Dakota licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does North Dakota require a background check for Locksmith licensing? ▼
There's no state-level background-check requirement for locksmith licensing in North Dakota; some employers choose to screen candidates anyway.

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What to do with this locksmith license

Locksmith in North Dakota is one requirement row in a locksmith-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how North Dakota's locksmith requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Locksmith in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how North Dakota's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. North Dakota overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the North Dakota licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.