Locksmith / Pennsylvania
2026 data Pennsylvania board official source

Pennsylvania Locksmith License Requirements

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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 Pennsylvania data shows for Locksmiths

To practice as a locksmith in Pennsylvania, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on a state-approved exam. The regulation sits under Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Pennsylvania handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C+
Licensing Ease Score
62/100
Locksmith · Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Locksmith in Pennsylvania? ▼
In Pennsylvania, the license path calls for, a passing exam score, and a $150 initial fee.
How do I get certified as a Locksmith in Pennsylvania? ▼
Pennsylvania licenses locksmiths who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Pennsylvania licensing board.
Can I transfer my Locksmith license to Pennsylvania from another state? ▼
Pennsylvania doesn't publish a standing reciprocity policy for locksmiths; each out-of-state application is reviewed on its own merits. Some professions fall under interstate compacts that ease portability regardless. The Pennsylvania licensing board can confirm what applies to your case.
Does Pennsylvania require a background check for Locksmith licensing? ▼
No statewide background-check mandate applies to locksmith licensing in Pennsylvania at this time - individual employers may still run their own screening.

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What to do with this locksmith license

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

  • See how Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Pennsylvania overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Pennsylvania 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.