When you pay for a professional service, naturally, you want to make sure that person is qualified to get the job done right. Not many people think to ask about a locksmith’s certifications, but you have every right to.
Professional locksmiths have all undergone some form of training, so there is no reason why they cannot provide you with this information.
So, what are some of the more common certifications that a locksmith could have?
Most of the locksmiths in South Beach have a certification from the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA).
Here are the certifications that ALOA offers:
- Registered Locksmith (RL)
- Certified Registered Locksmith (CRL)
- Certified Professional Locksmith (CPL)
- Certified Master Locksmith (CML)
- Safe Technician Designations: Certified Professional SafeTech (CPS) and Certified Master SafeTech (CMST)
- Certified Automotive Locksmith (CAL)
To obtain any of these certifications, locksmiths need to pass proficiency tests and evaluations, as well as a final exam. Many professional locksmiths even attend classes before attempting any of these certifications.
What about a license? Should a locksmith be able to produce a license?
Again, you have every right to ask a locksmith for their license but since not every state legally requires locksmiths to have licenses, this might not always be possible. The states that require licenses are:
- Alabama
- California
- Connecticut
- Illinois
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Nebraska
- New Jersey
- Nevada
- North Carolina
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- New York City and Miami have their own licensing laws.
In the end, whoever you decide to hire, it’s advisable that you ask them about their training, certifications, and whether they have a license before they start any work.
