Do you want to prove that you are equipped with the right knowledge, skills, and drive to perform your job as a locksmith?
Unfortunately, there are plenty of unlicensed locksmiths in the industry that give everyone a bad name. Having a license can help you stand out from the crowd and differentiate you as a credentialed professional.
If you live in Oregon and see a future in the locksmith industry, you are in for some luck. Why?
The state has one of the most accessible licensure processes. Basically, you can apply for the locksmith license, take the examination, and study for the certifications—all online. This is almost unheard of in other states where you may have to travel far and wide to get licensed.
Below, we will review the entire licensing process and give you tips on how to find employment and leads for your own locksmith business.
Oregon locksmith licenses are administered by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB).
To obtain a locksmith license:
As part of the process of obtaining a locksmith license, you must provide details about any crimes that you have been convicted of in the last 7 years.
What criminal history can get you disqualified?
To obtain a locksmith license, the state of Oregon requires you to pass a licensing exam. The 80-question test is administered online and costs $60. Once you pass the exam, you’ll be given a two-year certification.
How to pass your Oregon locksmith licensing exam?
The CCB provides books to prepare for the licensing exam:
The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing 6th Edition
Author: Bill Phillips
Publisher: McGraw Hill
ISBN number: 978-0-07-144829-1
Developed by the Lock Industry Standards and Training Council
The locksmith license application fee is $60 and the exam certification costs another $60.
The locksmith license application must be submitted through the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) and is completely online.