New South Wales

Locksmiths in NSW

Find local locksmiths near you. Enter your suburb or postcode to see listed businesses nearest-first, then contact them directly.

Before you hire a locksmith

Licence check. In NSW, installing or servicing security equipment such as alarms and CCTV, and working as a locksmith, needs a Class 2C security licence from the NSW Police Force’s Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate. Ask to see the licence.
  • Check their licence (and that it covers your type of work) before you hire.
  • Ask for a written quote that lists labour, materials and GST.
  • For residential work over $5,000 (incl. GST) in NSW, get a written contract.
  • Confirm they hold public liability insurance.
  • Check the ABN on the ABN Lookup website.
  • Ask how long the job will take and who will be on site.

What locksmiths do

  • Lockouts
  • Rekeying
  • New locks
  • Safes
  • Security doors

Locksmiths: FAQs

How do I find a locksmith near me?

Enter your suburb or postcode above. Find My Tradie shows listed locksmiths nearest-first, with their distance from you and whether they service your area.

Do locksmiths need a licence in NSW?

In NSW, installing or servicing security equipment such as alarms and CCTV, and working as a locksmith, needs a Class 2C security licence from the NSW Police Force’s Security Licensing & Enforcement Directorate. Ask to see the licence.

Is Find My Tradie free to use?

Yes. Searching is free for homeowners, and you contact the business directly by phone or email. We don’t take a cut of your job.

I’m a locksmith — how do I list my business?

You can list your business for $19 a month including GST, paid by direct debit. Your listing shows your trades, service area and contact details. Start at findmytradie.au/join/.

Are you a locksmith?

List your business for $19 a month (incl. GST) and get found by people searching in your area.

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