North Carolina

North Carolina Stay At Home Order

By now you should be aware that the Governor has declared a Stay at Home Executive Order (#121), stating that all residents of North Carolina are to stay at home in order to support the local, state and federal efforts to fight COVID-19 (the coronavirus) that goes into effect Monday, March 30 at 5pm. There are many exemptions to the Stay at Home order, including those for essential business functions.

In the state order, the functions of locksmith services can be found under the section Critical Trades and Essential Infrastructure Operations, and deemed as essential.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), much of the Board’s operations will be done remotely. The Board office advises email as the most effective communication. Please direct all questions to director@nclocksmithboard.org.

Apply for Licenses and License Renewals

New Locksmith License

Ready to become a locksmith in North Carolina?

New Apprentice License

Ready to become a locksmith apprentice? Apply here!

Your License Renewal

Current licensees, is it time to renew your license?

Want to pay your fees online?

Click here to pay fees with credit or debit card.

Want to electronically submit application materials?

Click here to upload files directly to the Board.

Have a criminal background?

Click here to learn how recent legislative changes may affect your application.

Need a study guide?
The Board has a NEW (v.4.0) study guide available (cost: $30) for the locksmith license examination. Email your request with your mailing address to director@nclocksmithboard.org and you will be sent an link to pay for the study guide by credit/debit card. Checks may also be mailed, payable to: NCLLB, PO BOX 10972, Raleigh, NC 27605.

Lost or damaged your badge? The Board charges a processing fee of $10 to replace a lost or damaged badge. Email director@nclocksmithboard.org and you will be sent an link to pay for the new badge to be shipped to you.