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New Jersey cost guide
Locksmith Cost in New Jersey (2026)
New Jersey locksmiths publish $75 to $200 for a home lockout and $20 to $150 to rekey the first lock; the US average is $164. A low phone quote is not a price: New Jersey requires a license number on every ad and van.
- Home lockout
- NJ $125 – $175 · Tri State Locksmith, North Bergen, read Oct 20, 2026
- US $75 – $200 · Angi, Oct 2, 2026
- Car lockout
- NJ $125 – $150 · Tri State Locksmith, North Bergen, read Oct 20, 2026
- US $166 – $192 · Thumbtack, Oct 20, 2026
- Rekey
- NJ $150 first lock, $45 each added · American Best Locksmith, Camden, read Oct 20, 2026
- US $50 – $130 per lock · Angi, Oct 2, 2026
- Lock change, lock included
- NJ $200 first lock, $100 each added · American Best Locksmith, Camden, read Oct 20, 2026
- US $100 – $300 · Angi, Oct 2, 2026
- Deadbolt install
- NJ $150 to drill and fit, lock extra · A Lock & Key, Manahawkin, read Oct 20, 2026
- US $99 average · Locksmith Ledger survey, Oct 1, 2026
- Car key with a chip
- NJ $269; proximity key $299 · A Lock & Key, Manahawkin, read Oct 20, 2026
- US all keys lost $228 average · Locksmith Ledger survey, Oct 1, 2026
- Service call
- NJ $98, includes 45 min of labor · A Lock & Key, Manahawkin, read Oct 20, 2026
- US $94 average · Locksmith Ledger survey, Oct 1, 2026
- Night, weekend, holiday
- NJ +$50 – $100 · Paul Quick Locksmith, NJ 2026 guide, read Oct 20, 2026
- US +$50 – $150 · Angi, Oct 2, 2026
The New Jersey figures are each company's own published prices; no New Jersey agency publishes locksmith prices. Every figure was read on October 20, 2026 and is named to its source in the tables below.
Last updated October 20, 2026. LA Trusted Partners routes your request to an independent locksmith after your consent — it is not the locksmith and does not open locks, rekey, install, verify identity, price, or guarantee the work. Every price below comes from a cited published source, with the date it shows or the date we read it. Licensing statements come only from New Jersey law, the Division of Consumer Affairs and its locksmith committee.
What a Locksmith Costs in New Jersey Against the National Guides (2026)
The national guides put an ordinary locksmith visit between about $100 and $275. Angi's October 2, 2026 average is $164, with most homeowners paying $107 to $242, from 16,505 verified projects. Thumbtack's national range is $123 to $275 (October 20, 2026). When we read Angi's page on October 20, 2026, it showed a local range for Fairfield, NJ of $130 to $299, with a $214 average.
New Jersey locksmiths that publish prices list a home lockout at $75 to $200. Tri State Locksmith & Security in North Bergen lists a home lockout at $125 to $175; A Lock & Key in Manahawkin lists $120; American Best Locksmith, based in Camden, lists $150 to $200 across South Jersey; and Paul Quick Locksmith's 2026 New Jersey guide puts it at $75 to $150.
The trade's own numbers agree. Locksmith Ledger's 2026 National Average Price Survey (October 1, 2026), which the magazine says is not a scientific poll, averages a set lockout charge at $113 in business hours and $174 after hours, and a service fee at $94. So a New Jersey quote between about $100 and $200 for a daytime lockout sits inside the published figures; a quote far above that should say why, line by line.
| Source | Published range | Average or typical | Dated | Covers and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angi, national | $107 – $242 | $164 | October 2, 2026 | From 16,505 verified projects reported by Angi pros. Home lockout $75 – $200, rekey $50 – $130 per lock, new lock $100 – $300, smart lock setup $100 – $200. |
| Angi, shown for Fairfield, NJ | $130 – $299 | $214 | Read October 20, 2026 | The local range Angi's page displayed for a Fairfield, New Jersey location when we read it. Low end $80, high end $500. |
| Thumbtack, national | $123 – $275 | $187 – $226 | October 20, 2026 | Lockout $166 – $192; rekey $191 – $225; install or replace a lock $203 – $240. Low end $69, high end $489. |
| Locksmith Ledger 2026 price survey, national | Lockout $113, or $174 after hours | Service fee $94 | October 1, 2026 | A trade magazine's survey of locksmiths, which it says is not a scientific poll. Hourly rate $105 in business hours, $206 after hours. |
| Tri State Locksmith & Security, North Bergen, NJ | Lockout $125 – $175 | Rekey $35 – $125 | Page undated; read October 20, 2026 | Knob lock with installation $125 – $295; deadbolt with installation $250 – $950; car lockout $125 – $150. |
| A Lock & Key, Manahawkin, NJ | Lockout $120 | Rekey $25 a cylinder | Page undated; read October 20, 2026 | Service call $98 including 45 minutes of labor; extra labor $45 per half hour; deadbolt installation $150 where the door needs drilling. |
| American Best Locksmith, Camden, NJ | Lockout $150 – $200 | Rekey $150, then $45 a lock | Page undated; read October 20, 2026 | Lock replacement with hardware $200, then $100 a lock; smart lock install $350 – $650; car key $150 – $350 for most domestic and Asian brands. |
| Paul Quick Locksmith, NJ 2026 guide | Lockout $75 – $150 | Rekey $20 – $50 a lock | 2026 guide; read October 20, 2026 | Lock change $75 – $200; deadbolt $100 – $250; key fob $150 – $400; after hours adds $50 – $100. |
Ranges are the linked sources' own published figures, each read live on October 20, 2026. Your price depends on the lock, the door or car, the time of day and the locksmith — treat these as a comparison baseline, not a promise.
Lockout, Rekey, Lock Change or Deadbolt: Locksmith Prices by Job
Locksmith prices only compare job by job. A lockout gets you in. A rekey keeps the lock and changes which key works. A lock change puts in new hardware. A deadbolt install may mean drilling the door. Each is priced on its own, and Angi says most locksmiths also charge a flat service call fee.
| Job | What it is | New Jersey published prices | National figures | Ask before you say yes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home lockout | Opening a locked door without the key, usually by picking or bypassing the lock | $75 – $150 (Paul Quick); $120 (A Lock & Key); $125 – $175 (Tri State); $150 – $200 (American Best) | $75 – $200 (Angi); $113 average, $174 after hours (Locksmith Ledger) | Is the service call included? What if the lock has to be drilled? |
| Rekey | Changing the pins inside the cylinder so old keys stop working; the lock stays | $20 – $50 a lock (Paul Quick); $25 a cylinder plus the $98 service call (A Lock & Key); $35 – $125 (Tri State); $150 first lock, $45 each added (American Best) | $50 – $130 a lock (Angi); $191 – $225 (Thumbtack) | How many keys come with it, and can all the doors share one key? |
| Lock change | Taking the old lock out and fitting a new one | $75 – $200 (Paul Quick); $200 first lock, $100 each added, hardware included (American Best); knob lock with installation $125 – $295 (Tri State) | $100 – $300 (Angi); $203 – $240 (Thumbtack) | Is the lock in the price, and which brand and grade is it? |
| Deadbolt install | Adding a deadbolt, often drilling the door for it | $100 – $250 (Paul Quick); $150 where the door needs drilling, plus the lock (A Lock & Key); $250 – $950 with installation (Tri State) | $99 average (Locksmith Ledger) | Does the door need drilling, and who supplies the deadbolt? |
| Smart lock install | Fitting and setting up a keypad or app lock | $350 – $650 (American Best) | $100 – $200 setup (Angi) | Is the lock in the price, and will they set up the codes and app? |
New Jersey prices: Paul Quick Locksmith (2026 guide), A Lock & Key (Manahawkin), Tri State Locksmith & Security (North Bergen) and American Best Locksmith (Camden), each read on October 20, 2026. National: Angi (October 2, 2026), Thumbtack (October 20, 2026) and Locksmith Ledger (October 1, 2026).
Rekey or Replace the Locks After a Move: What Each Costs in NJ
Rekeying keeps the lock and swaps the small pins inside the cylinder, so every old key stops working. It is the cheaper choice when the hardware is sound. Replacing makes sense when a lock is broken or worn, or when you want a higher grade or a smart lock.
Here is the arithmetic for three outside doors, using two New Jersey companies' published prices. American Best charges $150 for the first rekey and $45 for each added lock, keyed alike, so three come to $240; three new locks with hardware come to $400. A Lock & Key charges a $98 service call that includes 45 minutes of labor, plus $25 a cylinder, so three rekeys come to $173 if they fit inside those 45 minutes; extra labor is $45 per half hour.
Angi notes that landlords typically rekey after each tenant turnover. If you rent, read the renters and landlords section before you change a lock yourself.
| Job | Sum | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Rekey 3 outside locks, American Best (Camden) | $150 + $45 + $45 | $240 |
| Rekey 3 outside locks, A Lock & Key (Manahawkin), if it fits in the 45 minutes the call includes | $98 + 3 × $25 | $173 |
| Replace 3 outside locks with new hardware, American Best (Camden) | $200 + $100 + $100 | $400 |
| Whole-home rekey, 4 – 6 locks, Angi national | Published range | $200 – $500 |
Sums are the companies' published prices added by us, read on October 20, 2026. Angi's whole-home range is national (October 2, 2026). Ask whether the service call is added on top, and how many keys come with the job.
Car Lockout and Car Key Replacement Cost in New Jersey
A car lockout costs about what a home lockout does: Tri State in North Bergen lists $125 to $150 for a car and $125 to $175 for a home, and Thumbtack's national lockout range is $166 to $192. If you already pay for roadside assistance, Wisconsin's consumer protection agency says to call it first.
Replacing a lost car key costs more because the key may need cutting and programming. A Lock & Key lists $189 for a key without a chip, $269 for a chip key and $299 for a proximity key, and asks for the year, make and model to confirm. Locksmith Ledger's survey averages an all-keys-lost job at $228 and says older domestic cars probably average significantly less than high-end imports. Car dealers servicing their own product line do not need a New Jersey locksmith license for that work (N.J.S.A. 45:5A-28).
| Car job | New Jersey published prices | National average (Locksmith Ledger, Oct 1, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Car lockout | $75 – $150 (Paul Quick); $125 – $150 (Tri State) | Lockout $113, $174 after hours (all lockouts) |
| Key without a chip | $189 to make one (A Lock & Key) | Fit a standard, transponder or sidewinder key $113 |
| Key with a chip, no buttons | $269 to make one; $169 to copy and program a working chip key (A Lock & Key) | Program a transponder key $88 |
| Proximity or smart key | $299 (A Lock & Key); $350 – $400 (Tri State) | All keys lost $228 |
| Remote or fob | $30 – $100 for the remote (A Lock & Key); $150 – $400 key fob replacement (Paul Quick) | Not priced separately in the survey |
| Car key, most domestic and Asian brands | $150 – $350; European premium $350 – $650 (American Best) | All keys lost $228 |
New Jersey prices from Paul Quick Locksmith, Tri State Locksmith & Security, A Lock & Key and American Best Locksmith, read on October 20, 2026. The car key request is still a locksmith request here; the form below takes it.
What Moves a Locksmith Bill: Service Calls, After Hours and Drilling
The service call. Most locksmiths charge to come out. Angi puts it at $35 to $100; Locksmith Ledger's survey averages $94; A Lock & Key in Manahawkin charges $98 and includes 45 minutes of labor in it. Ask whether the price you are quoted includes it.
The hour. Angi adds $50 to $150 for an emergency or after-hours call, and Paul Quick Locksmith's New Jersey guide adds $50 to $100. In Locksmith Ledger's survey the average lockout rises from $113 to $174 after hours, $61 more by arithmetic, and the hourly rate from $105 to $206.
Drilling. Paul Quick Locksmith's New Jersey guide notes that a simple lockout is cheaper than drilling out a broken lock and installing a new one. Wisconsin's consumer protection agency says to be cautious if you are told up front that a lock must be drilled and replaced, because an experienced locksmith can open almost any door. Thumbtack makes the same point: one who simply wants to drill may be looking for a way to raise the price.
How New Jersey Licenses Locksmiths, and How to Check One
New Jersey licenses locksmiths. Under N.J.S.A. 45:5A-25, no one may represent themselves as qualified to provide, or provide, locksmithing services unless licensed. The Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee, a unit of the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors in the Division of Consumer Affairs, issues the licenses, both to individual locksmiths and to locksmith businesses.
Per the Committee's FAQ, an applicant must be at least 18 and of good moral character, hold a high school diploma or equivalent or a waiver, be fingerprinted and pass a criminal history background check, and pass the locksmith exam. A business needs its own business license with a licensed qualifier. The law also requires a licensee to keep general liability insurance and a $10,000 bond or insurance in favor of the State, to keep a business office in New Jersey (employees excepted), and to mark the outside of each service vehicle with the business name (N.J.S.A. 45:5A-32). Towns cannot license locksmiths themselves (N.J.S.A. 45:5A-36), so the State license is the one to check.
What you can see before you open the door: New Jersey ads and business cards must show the licensee's name, the license number with the words Locksmith Business Lic. #, and the street address and phone of the business office, and vans must carry the business name, that license number and the home municipality on both sides (N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.13). Since 2023, an ad may point to a website instead, if the site lists the business and individual license numbers clearly (P.L. 2023, c. 12). While working, every locksmith must display a Committee-issued ID card with a photo, the business name and address and the business license number (N.J.A.C. 13:31A-2.9).
Check the number on the State's license verification lookup, which the Committee's License Verification page links to, or call the Committee at (973) 504-6245. The same lookup checks the contractors in how to check a contractor in New Jersey.
Four checks before the work starts
- Ask for the business name and the Locksmith Business Lic. # on the phone, then look the number up on the State lookup.
- Look for the business name and that license number on both sides of the van.
- Ask to see the Committee-issued ID card with the locksmith's photo.
- Ask for the total, including the service call, before anyone touches the lock. Expect the locksmith to ask for your ID too; Wisconsin's consumer protection agency says so.
What New Jersey Rules Say About Advertised Locksmith Prices
New Jersey's locksmith advertising rule, N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.13, limits fee ads to a fixed fee or a stated range for a specifically described service. A licensee who advertises a fee must disclose everything the service ordinarily includes, and any additional services with their fees. Without those disclosures, the advertised fee is presumed to include everything ordinarily required, and the licensee is prohibited from charging an additional fee for the advertised service. Unless the ad gives an end date, the price stands for 30 days from publication.
That matters because some New Jersey locksmith price lists we read on October 20, 2026 advertise a $15 service call with lockouts "starting at $35" and rekeying "starting at $19"; some add that the final cost will vary. A starting price is a floor, not a quote. Ask what the total will be for your lock, in writing, and save the ad.
If a bill does not match what you were told, the Division of Consumer Affairs takes complaints through its Office of Consumer Protection; its Consumer Service Center is at (973) 504-6200.
Ask these on the phone
- What is the total for my job, including the service call and travel?
- Is the advertised price the price, or a starting price? What does it include?
- Is there an after-hours charge, and how much?
- What would make the price change on site, and will you tell me before you do it?
Locksmith Scam Signs: A Checklist Before You Let Anyone Work on a Lock
The Minnesota Attorney General notes that locksmith scams prey on people locked out of their cars or homes, who need quick, nearby help. Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection calls the usual pattern a bait-and-switch. The Minnesota Attorney General gives an example: a student quoted a $10 service fee and a $35 charge was told on arrival that the price would be $140.
New Jersey's rules give you three things to check: a license number on the ad and the van, an ID card on the locksmith, and an advertised price that has to include what it does not disclose.
If something feels wrong
Connecticut DCP says that if a locksmith uses high-pressure tactics or cannot show a registration number, you have the right to refuse service. Keep the itemized receipt, and in New Jersey file a complaint with the Division of Consumer Affairs, whose Consumer Service Center is at (973) 504-6200.
- A phone quote that sounds too low. Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection describes the pattern: a low price for an unlocking service, then a claim on site that the job is more complicated than anticipated, and a higher price.
- No total before the work starts. Ask for the full price, including the service call and travel, on the phone, and a written quote before anyone touches the lock (Connecticut DCP).
- The phone is answered with a generic phrase like "locksmith" instead of a business name. The Minnesota Attorney General says to be wary and to ask for the name and location of the business.
- An unmarked vehicle and no ID. New Jersey requires locksmith vehicles to show the business name and the Locksmith Business Lic. # on both sides, and every locksmith to display a Committee-issued ID card while working (N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.13 and 13:31A-2.9).
- No license number. New Jersey ads must carry the licensee's name and license number, or point to a website that lists them clearly (N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.13; P.L. 2023, c. 12).
- "The lock has to be drilled" before anyone tries to open it. Wisconsin's consumer protection agency says to be cautious if you are told up front that the lock must be drilled and replaced.
- A blank work order, or a demand for cash. Never sign a blank form (Minnesota AG, Wisconsin DATCP); Connecticut DCP notes that scammers often demand cash.
- No itemized receipt. Ask for one that covers parts, labor, mileage and the price of the service call (Wisconsin DATCP).
Renters and Landlords: Who Pays to Change the Locks in New Jersey
New Jersey has one specific lock-change law for renters. Under P.L. 2023, c. 174, a court issuing a domestic violence restraining order may order the landlord to change the locks where the victim lives. If the landlord has not installed new locks within 48 hours of the victim's written request, the victim may change them, must give the landlord a copy of the new keys within 48 hours, and pays the cost, but may seek reimbursement through the court order.
A landlord cannot use the locks to remove a tenant without the courts. The New Jersey Judiciary publishes a forms packet for tenants locked out without a court order to apply to return to the rental and recover their belongings.
Outside those two situations, this page found no New Jersey rule on who pays for a rekey between tenants. Check the lease, ask the landlord in writing before you change a lock, and give the landlord a key if the lease requires it.
How LA Trusted Partners Fits Into a Locksmith Job
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Locksmith Cost in NJ: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a locksmith cost in New Jersey?
New Jersey locksmiths that publish prices list $75 to $200 for a home lockout and $20 to $150 to rekey the first lock (Paul Quick Locksmith, A Lock & Key, Tri State Locksmith and American Best Locksmith, read October 20, 2026). Angi's page showed $130 to $299, with a $214 average, for Fairfield, New Jersey, against a national average of $164 and a typical $107 to $242 (October 2, 2026).
How much does it cost to unlock a house door?
Angi puts a home lockout at $75 to $200 (October 2, 2026). New Jersey companies publish $120 (A Lock & Key, Manahawkin), $125 to $175 (Tri State, North Bergen) and $150 to $200 (American Best, South Jersey). Locksmith Ledger's 2026 survey of locksmiths averages a set lockout charge at $113 in business hours and $174 after hours.
How much does it cost to rekey a lock?
Angi puts rekeying at $50 to $130 per lock (October 2, 2026). In New Jersey, A Lock & Key lists $25 a cylinder on top of a $98 service call, and American Best lists $150 for the first lock and $45 for each added lock, keyed alike. By arithmetic, three outside locks come to $173 at the first if the work fits in the 45 minutes its call includes, and $240 at the second.
Is it cheaper to rekey or change locks?
Rekeying is cheaper when the lock still works. American Best's published prices make three rekeyed locks $240 and three new locks with hardware $400, by arithmetic. Change the lock when it is broken, worn, or you want a different grade or a smart lock.
How much does a locksmith charge for a car lockout?
Tri State Locksmith in North Bergen lists $125 to $150 for a car lockout and Paul Quick Locksmith's 2026 New Jersey guide puts it at $75 to $150. Thumbtack's national lockout range is $166 to $192 (October 20, 2026). If you already pay for roadside assistance, Wisconsin's consumer protection agency says to call it first.
How much does a car key or key fob replacement cost?
A Lock & Key in Manahawkin lists $189 to make a key without a chip, $269 for a chip key, $299 for a proximity key and $30 to $100 for a remote. American Best lists $150 to $350 for most domestic and Asian brands and $350 to $650 for European premium cars. Locksmith Ledger's 2026 survey averages an all-keys-lost car job at $228.
Why are locksmiths so expensive?
Part of every bill is the trip. Locksmith Ledger's 2026 survey found an average service fee of $94 and an hourly rate of $105 in business hours, rising to $206 after hours. Angi adds $50 to $150 for an emergency or after-hours call. Asking for the total, including the service call, before the locksmith drives out is the way to avoid a surprise.
Can a locksmith make a key from a lock?
Yes. Locksmiths price it as making or originating a key: A Lock & Key in Manahawkin lists $189 for a car key without a chip and $269 with a chip, and Locksmith Ledger's survey averages an all-keys-lost car job at $228. For a house, rekeying the cylinder sets it to a new key, which Angi puts at $50 to $130 a lock.
Do locksmiths need a license in New Jersey?
Yes. Under N.J.S.A. 45:5A-25, no one may represent themselves as qualified to provide, or provide, locksmithing services unless licensed. The Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee in the Division of Consumer Affairs licenses individual locksmiths and locksmith businesses; applicants are fingerprinted, undergo a criminal history background check and pass an exam. Towns cannot license locksmiths themselves (N.J.S.A. 45:5A-36).
How do I check a New Jersey locksmith's license?
Ask for the business license number, which New Jersey ads and vehicles must show as Locksmith Business Lic. #, and check it on the State's license verification lookup linked from the Committee's License Verification page. The locksmith at your door must display a Committee-issued ID card with a photo, the business name and its business license number (N.J.A.C. 13:31A-2.9). The Committee's phone number is (973) 504-6245.
Can a New Jersey locksmith charge more than the advertised price?
N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.13 says a licensee who advertises a fee must disclose what it ordinarily includes and the additional services and their fees. Without those disclosures, the advertised fee is presumed to include everything ordinarily required, and the licensee is prohibited from charging an additional fee for the advertised service. Unless the ad says otherwise, the price stands for 30 days from publication.
What are the signs of a locksmith scam?
A very low phone quote that rises on site, a phone answered with a generic name, an unmarked vehicle, no ID card or license number, a claim that the lock must be drilled before anyone tries to open it, a blank work order, a demand for cash, and no itemized receipt. These come from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the Minnesota Attorney General, Wisconsin's consumer protection agency and New Jersey's own locksmith rules.
Who pays to change the locks in a New Jersey rental?
For a victim of domestic violence, a New Jersey court issuing a restraining order may order the landlord to change the locks. If the landlord has not done it within 48 hours of the written request, the victim may change them, must give the landlord a key within 48 hours, and pays the cost but may seek reimbursement (P.L. 2023, c. 174). Outside that law, this page found no New Jersey rule on who pays; check the lease and ask the landlord in writing.
Can a landlord in New Jersey change the locks on a tenant?
Not as a way around the courts. The New Jersey Judiciary publishes a forms packet for tenants who have been locked out of their rental, or denied its use, without a court order, to apply to return to the premises and recover their property.
Sources used on this page
- Angi — How Much Does a Locksmith Cost? [2026 Data] (updated October 2, 2026)
- Thumbtack — 2026 Locksmith Cost (last updated October 20, 2026)
- Locksmith Ledger — Results Are In! 2026 National Average Price Survey (October 1, 2026)
- Tri State Locksmith & Security, North Bergen, NJ — published prices (undated; read October 20, 2026)
- A Lock & Key, Manahawkin, NJ — Services price list (undated; read October 20, 2026)
- American Best Locksmith — South Jersey and Camden (undated; read October 20, 2026)
- Paul Quick Locksmith — How Much Does a Locksmith Cost in NJ? (2026 guide; read October 20, 2026)
- NJ Division of Consumer Affairs — Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee (checked October 20, 2026)
- NJ Division of Consumer Affairs — Locksmith Advisory Committee FAQ (last modified February 26, 2024)
- NJ Division of Consumer Affairs — Locksmith Advisory Committee License Verification (checked October 20, 2026)
- New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — License verification lookup
- N.J.S.A. 45:5A-23 to 45:5A-38 — Fire Alarm, Burglar Alarm and Locksmith Advisory Committee Law (DCA courtesy copy, revised February 21, 2013)
- N.J.A.C. 13:31A-1.13 — Advertising (via Cornell LII)
- N.J.A.C. 13:31A-2.9 — Identification cards (via Cornell LII)
- P.L. 2023, c. 12 — License numbers in locksmith ads (approved February 6, 2023)
- P.L. 2023, c. 174 — Lock changes for domestic violence victims (N.J.S.A. 46:8-9.14)
- New Jersey Courts — Packet for tenants locked out without a court order (published November 12, 2024)
- NJ Division of Consumer Affairs — Office of Consumer Protection (checked October 20, 2026)
- Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection — Locksmith Scams (June 22, 2026)
- Minnesota Attorney General — Locksmiths (checked October 20, 2026)
- Wisconsin DATCP — Consumer Protection Fact Sheet: Hiring a Locksmith (checked October 20, 2026)
Every source in this list was checked live, and every figure taken from it re-read, on October 20, 2026. Naming a company here is not an endorsement and does not mean it is an LA Trusted Partners provider.
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