Locksmith
A locksmith is any individual who performs locksmith services, or advertises or represents to the general public that the individual is a locksmith even if the specific term locksmith is substituted with any other term by which a reasonable person could construe that the individual possesses special skills relating to locks or locking devices. This includes words such as lock technician, lockman, safe technician, safeman, boxman, unlocking technician, lock installer, lock opener, physical security technician, or similar descriptions.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Successful completion of all initial training requirements for each registration category, including a firearms endorsement if applicable.
- Must be United States citizen or legal resident alien of the United States.
Training Requirements
18 Hours, Consisting of:
Registration Steps
- Apply online at https://www.dcjs.
virginia.gov/licensure-and- , and pay applicable non-refundable fees.regulatory-affairs/online- regulatory-licensing
NOTE: A Criminal History Processing form is part of the on-line initial application. There is a separate processing fee that will be reflected on your invoice.
- Schedule an appointment for fingerprints. Schedule an appointment at www.fieldprintvirginia.com or call 877-614-4364. DCJS will automatically be notified once you have been fingerprinted.
Additional On-line Applications
- Individuals already registered with DCJS who wish to add categories to his/her current registration must:
- Complete the requirements for an Additional Registration Category.
- Successfully complete all initial training requirements for each additional registration category.
- The Additional Registration Category list can be found at www.dcjs.virginia.gov/online.
- Current registered individual who have lost their registration card may apply for a replacement one at www.dcjs.virginia.gov/online, and pay the applicable replacement fee.
- Individuals convicted or found guilty of a felony or misdemeanor (not to include minor traffic violations) in Virginia or any other jurisdiction to include military court martial or currently under protective orders must submit a Criminal History Supplemental Form. For more information, view the Criminal History page.
- Certain training exemptions may be granted for required training courses. Refer to the Regulations related to the area of interest to check the eligibility for a training exemption.
- Private Security Services
NOTE: You may be eligible to waive a portion of your entry-level training if you have completed certain private security services training or if you are a qualified law enforcement officer.
- Special Conservators of the Peace
- Bail Bondsmen
- Bail Enforcement Agents
- General and Firearm Instructors (the only alternatives for 13I and 14I are pre-approved training locations found here).
Before a registration will be issued, individuals must complete all required training for each category of their registration.
Training Requirements
4 Hours, Consisting of:
Renewal Steps
- Renew online at www.dcjs.virginia.gov/online, and pay applicable non-refundable fees.
- Completion of in-service training. The school will submit a roster – please do not send your training completion form to DCIS.
Before a registration will be issued, individuals must complete all required training for each category of their registration.