Do you need a locksmith license in Georgia?
No. Georgia has no state locksmith license. None of the licensing boards on the Secretary of State's list is for locksmiths. A 2011 bill, House Bill 538, proposed a State Board of Locksmiths, but no such board exists today.
Last checked October 13, 2026 · 4 quoted facts from official pages
Georgia at a glance
- State license
- No statewide license
What the official sources say
Each line is a short quote from the official page it links to, with the date we read it.
The Georgia Secretary of State's list of state licensing boards contains no locksmith board (related boards listed include Low Voltage Contractors and Private Detective & Security Agencies).
“Private Detective & Security Agencies”
Source: sos.ga.gov · checked October 13, 2026
The same page also lists professions licensed by other Georgia agencies (accountancy, engineers, pesticide applicators, real estate, etc.); locksmiths are not among them.
“Professions not Licensed by the Georgia Secretary of State Office”
Source: sos.ga.gov · checked October 13, 2026
A 2011-2012 bill, H.B. 538 by Representative Geisinger, proposed creating a State Board of Locksmiths with licensing of locksmiths and apprentices; no such board appears on the current Secretary of State board list.
“Locksmiths; to provide for the membership, duties, and powers of such board; to provide for”
Source: legis.ga.gov · checked October 13, 2026
Sponsor and bill number of the 2011 locksmith licensing proposal.
“House Bill 538 By: Representative Geisinger of the 48th”
Source: legis.ga.gov · checked October 13, 2026
Sales tax on locksmith work in Georgia
Rates, local taxes and how Georgia treats labor and repair charges: sales tax facts for Georgia.
Running a locksmith business in Georgia on IntelliDrive OS
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Georgia locksmith license questions
Do you need a license to be a locksmith in Georgia?
No. Georgia has no state locksmith license. None of the licensing boards on the Secretary of State's list is for locksmiths. A 2011 bill, House Bill 538, proposed a State Board of Locksmiths, but no such board exists today.
This guide summarizes the official pages linked next to each fact. Rules and fees change, so check with the licensing agency before you apply or take work. This is not legal advice.
Last checked October 13, 2026.
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