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What a Texas locksmith license costs
Source: Texas Locksmith Help (texaslocksmithhelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
| License | DPS total | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Class B company (original or renewal) | $412 | (source: Texas Department of Public Safety) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Class B renewal up to 90 days late | $612 | (source: Texas Department of Public Safety) checked November 2, 2026 |
| Individual locksmith (original or renewal) | $37 | (source: Texas Department of Public Safety) checked November 2, 2026 |
| FBI fingerprint check | $28.25 | (source: Texas Department of Public Safety) checked November 2, 2026 |
DPS says fees are not refundable or transferable. (source: Texas Department of Public Safety)
The fee schedule we read is marked revised 09/03/2019. (source: Texas Department of Public Safety)
These are state license fees, not prices for locksmith service. We found no state price list for locksmith service.
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Sources
- Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Private Security Program: Private Security Fee Schedule (PDF, rev. 09/03/2019) (checked November 2, 2026)
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