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7 Best Locksmiths in Dallas, TX (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 7 locksmiths in Dallas, TX. Each company had to be operating, rated 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, and have a working website of its own and an address inside Dallas. The list was last reviewed on October 29, 2026.

Best Locksmith, Locksmith Republic and 911 Locksmith & Security lead our Dallas locksmith list, three companies rated 4.8 or higher on Google from more than 500 reviews each. Best Locksmith lists Texas license B20409 and 24 hour hours, Locksmith Republic runs a store on T I Boulevard, and 911 Locksmith has served the city since 2007. Bee's Keys, on Inwood Road since 1950, Extra Locksmith, A-1 Locksmith in East Dallas and Michael's Keys complete the seven.

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The Ranking

Our top 7 locksmiths in Dallas

Dallas locksmith calls follow the housing stock. Bungalows in Lakewood and Oak Cliff, older estates in the Park Cities and Preston Hollow, and the apartment towers in Uptown and Victory Park all produce lockouts, rekeys after a move and smart lock upgrades. Texas does license locksmith companies: the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program issues company licenses, and the ones on this list start with the letter B. Ask for the license number before a technician starts and look it up on the DPS lookup. Also ask for a price in writing, photo ID and a marked vehicle. Several companies here work from commercial suites instead of storefronts, and each profile says so plainly. Only Bee's Keys, A-1 East Dallas, Locksmith Republic, Michael's Keys and Extra Locksmith publish a counter that takes walk-ins, and their hours differ, so call first.

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  1. 01

    Best for 24 hour lockouts with a published Texas license

    Best Locksmith - Dallas

    4.8(544 Google reviews)
    Best forRound-the-clock home, business and car lockouts in North Dallas
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 544 Google reviews, Texas-licensed and open around the clock.

    What we like

    • Texas license B20409 shown on its site
    • Google lists it open 24 hours
    • Upfront estimate promised before work starts

    Things to consider

    • Dallas address is a commercial suite and the site names no owner or technicians

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Round-the-clock home, business and car lockouts in North Dallas
    Service area
    Dallas
    Address
    7120 Campbell Rd #103
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith license
  2. 02

    Best for a walk-in key counter with mobile cover at night

    Locksmith Republic

    4.9(530 Google reviews)
    Best forKey duplication and car key programming at a counter, with mobile lockouts at night
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 530 Google reviews with a staffed store and round-the-clock mobile service.

    What we like

    • Store on T I Boulevard for key copies and car keys
    • Mobile service listed 24 hours a day
    • Website phone matches the Google listing

    Things to consider

    • No license number or founding year on its website

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Key duplication and car key programming at a counter, with mobile lockouts at night
    Service area
    Dallas
    Address
    13440 T I Blvd Unit 4A
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed and insured (stated on website, license number not published)
  3. 03

    Best for commercial access control and Sunday service calls

    911 Locksmith & Security

    4.9(1027 Google reviews)
    Best forCommercial access control, master keys and evening or Sunday service calls
    In business19 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 1,027 Google reviews and a family-run business since 2007.

    What we like

    • Texas license B14789 posted, BBB A+ claimed
    • Mul-T-Lock and Brivo certified
    • Open until 8 p.m. weekdays and on Sundays

    Things to consider

    • Closed Saturdays and works from an office suite, not a shop

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Commercial access control, master keys and evening or Sunday service calls
    Service area
    Dallas
    Address
    4144 N Central Expy Ste 455
    Years in business
    19 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith license
  4. 04

    Best for rekeying, specialty keys and safes at an Inwood Road shop

    Bee's Keys

    4.9(726 Google reviews)
    Best forWalk-in rekeying, specialty keys and safes at a long-running shop
    In business76 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 726 Google reviews at a shop that has operated since 1950.

    What we like

    • On Inwood Road since 1950
    • Texas DPS license B18894501 posted
    • Safe showroom with sales and opening

    Things to consider

    • Not a 24 hour service, so after-hours calls wait for the next business day

    Services

    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Walk-in rekeying, specialty keys and safes at a long-running shop
    Service area
    Dallas
    Address
    7711 Inwood Rd
    Years in business
    76 years
    Credentials
    Texas DPS Private Security locksmith company license
  5. 05

    Best for late-evening lockouts, car keys and access control

    Extra Locksmith - Dallas

    4.9(966 Google reviews)
    Best forLate-evening and weekend lockouts, car keys and commercial access control
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 966 Google reviews and a staffed Preston Road store.

    What we like

    • Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day
    • License B20625A with verification links
    • Vans carry Schlage, Medeco and Mul-T-Lock logos

    Things to consider

    • Commercial suite address, and some vans show Fort Worth 817 numbers

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Late-evening and weekend lockouts, car keys and commercial access control
    Service area
    Dallas
    Address
    14902 Preston Rd #708
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith license
  6. 06

    Best for key cutting and car key programming from a 1949 family company

    A-1 Locksmith - East Dallas

    4.7(304 Google reviews)
    Best forKey cutting, car keys and commercial work from an established regional brand
    In business77 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.7 from 304 Google reviews at the S Buckner Boulevard shop.

    What we like

    • Family-owned company dating to 1949
    • Retail shop across from Pleasant Grove Shopping Center
    • Texas license B08476 listed

    Things to consider

    • Website phone differs from Google, and no safes are on display at this branch

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Key cutting, car keys and commercial work from an established regional brand
    Service area
    Dallas
    Address
    1551 S Buckner Blvd
    Years in business
    77 years
    Credentials
    Texas locksmith license
  7. 07

    Best for hard-to-find keys, safes and commercial security

    Michael's Keys Locksmith

    4.6(159 Google reviews)
    Best forHard-to-find keys, safes and commercial access control from a large regional company
    In business38 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.6 from 159 Google reviews and serving Dallas-Fort Worth since 1988.

    What we like

    • Over five thousand key blanks in stock
    • Showroom on W Mockingbird Lane
    • Mobile service until 11 p.m. Monday to Saturday

    Things to consider

    • Lowest rating on this list at 4.6, and the shop is closed on weekends

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Hard-to-find keys, safes and commercial access control from a large regional company
    Service area
    Dallas
    Address
    1625 W Mockingbird Ln Ste 208
    Years in business
    38 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Business license listed in website footer

Side by Side

Compare the top locksmiths in Dallas

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 7 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Best Locksmith - DallasRound-the-clock home, business and car lockouts in North DallasEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationDallas4.8(544)YesView
02Locksmith RepublicKey duplication and car key programming at a counter, with mobile lockouts at nightEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationDallas4.9(530)YesView
03911 Locksmith & SecurityCommercial access control, master keys and evening or Sunday service callsEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationDallas4.9(1027)YesView
04Bee's KeysWalk-in rekeying, specialty keys and safes at a long-running shopRekeying, Lock installation, Smart lock installationDallas4.9(726)Not listedView
05Extra Locksmith - DallasLate-evening and weekend lockouts, car keys and commercial access controlEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationDallas4.9(966)YesView
06A-1 Locksmith - East DallasKey cutting, car keys and commercial work from an established regional brandEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationDallas4.7(304)Not listedView
07Michael's Keys LocksmithHard-to-find keys, safes and commercial access control from a large regional companyEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationDallas4.6(159)YesView

Coverage

Locksmith companies serving Dallas and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Texas and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

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Nearby rankings

Service coverage across Dallas. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best locksmiths in Dallas

We checked Google Maps results for Dallas locksmiths on October 29, 2026, using searches for the city and for East Dallas, Oak Cliff, Lakewood and Uptown. Each company had to be operating, rated 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, and have a working website of its own and an address inside Dallas. We rejected companies with no website, too few reviews, mailbox-style addresses or a phone number on the site that did not match Google. Several included companies work from commercial suites or belong to multi-location brands, and each profile says so. Companies are listed in Google Maps order. Ratings and review counts were read on October 29, 2026. No company paid for a place.

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Hiring

How to choose a locksmith in Dallas

  1. Get a firm price on the phone

    Ask for the full cost of the job, call-out included, before anyone drives over. A real shop can quote a lockout or a rekey in one call.

  2. Ask for the business name

    Write down the registered name and the address. Many listings are call centres that pass the job to whoever is closest.

  3. Check ID when they arrive

    The technician should match the company you called, with a marked vehicle or ID. A reputable locksmith will also ask for proof that you live there.

  4. Ask about the method

    Most lockouts can be opened without drilling. If the first move is to drill and replace the lock, ask why before you agree.

  5. Get a written invoice

    The invoice should name the company, the parts used and the labour. Keep it in case the new lock fails.

  6. Ask about the warranty

    New hardware usually carries a manufacturer warranty, and the work should carry the locksmith's own. Get both lengths in writing.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • A very low quote on the phone that grows once the door is open
  • No business name, only a generic 'locksmith service' answer
  • Drilling the lock as the first and only option
  • An unmarked car and no ID
  • Cash only, with no invoice

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FAQ

Locksmith companies in Dallas FAQs

Does Dallas require locksmiths to be licensed?

Yes, at the company level. The Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program licenses locksmith companies, and the license numbers on this list begin with the letter B. Ask for the number, then look it up on the DPS lookup before work starts. Also ask for photo ID and a marked vehicle.

How much does a locksmith cost in Dallas?

Prices depend on the job and the hour, so ask for the total before a technician leaves. Most companies charge a service call fee plus labor and parts, and nights and weekends cost more. Bee's Keys, for example, charges double its standard rate for after-hours dispatch. Get the quote in writing.

Which Dallas locksmiths are open late or on Sundays?

Google lists Best Locksmith and Locksmith Republic as open 24 hours. Extra Locksmith is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, and 911 Locksmith & Security is open Sundays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. but closed Saturdays. Bee's Keys and Michael's Keys keep weekday shop hours, so call ahead.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
October 2026
Last reviewed
October 2026
Companies evaluated
7

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