Florida law requires all locksmiths to hold a current state license. Here's exactly how to verify any locksmith in under two minutes — before you let them touch your locks.
↗ Go to Florida DBPR License LookupBefore scheduling any locksmith, ask: "What is your Florida locksmith license number?" A licensed locksmith will provide this immediately. It will begin with a letter prefix followed by numbers (e.g., C-2500123). If they hesitate, can't provide one, or give you a vague answer, stop and call someone else.
Go to myfloridalicense.com and click "Verify a License" (or search for the Licensee Search tool). This is the official Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation portal — it's free and public.
Enter the license number they provided, or search by the business name. You can also search by individual name. The search returns the license holder's name, license type, status, and any disciplinary history.
Check that the status shows "Current, Active." Expired, suspended, or revoked licenses mean the locksmith is not legally authorized to work. Also confirm the name on the license matches the company or person you're hiring.
The DBPR portal will show if there are any complaints, fines, or disciplinary actions against the license holder. A clean record is a good sign. Multiple complaints or a suspension history is a clear reason to look elsewhere.
Official state database — free, public, and takes under 2 minutes.
Verify a License at myfloridalicense.com ↗Florida Statute Chapter 489, Part II governs the licensing of locksmiths in Florida. Under this law, anyone performing locksmith services for compensation in Florida must hold a current Class B Security license from the DBPR. This applies to individuals and businesses.
Working without a license is a second-degree misdemeanor under Florida law. Hiring an unlicensed locksmith means you have no recourse if work is done poorly, no guarantee the work meets code, and no protection if your property is damaged.
The Florida statute also requires locksmiths to carry liability insurance and to provide a written contract or receipt for services. If a locksmith refuses to provide documentation of work done and the amount charged, this is another red flag.
For a list of currently licensed locksmiths in Brevard County, use the DBPR search tool and filter by county. Licensed locksmiths serving Melbourne and the broader Brevard area include Key-En-Lock, which has maintained its Florida license and Melbourne address since 1999.