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Apply for or renew the licence you need to work as a locksmith in Alberta.
Locksmiths repair, install and adjust locking mechanisms and keys, design and maintain master keys and open safes. To work as a locksmith in Alberta, you must be:
Licences are issued under the Security Services and Investigators Act by Alberta Justice and Solicitor General.
For more information about a career as a locksmith and becoming a certified journeyperson, visit the Government of Alberta’s Tradesecrets.
Read the Security Programs Policy Manual for more information about a locksmith licence.
The locksmith licensing fee is $160. Your licence is valid for 2 years.
The renewal process is the same as the initial application process.
Locksmiths cannot hold a second licence as an investigator or security service worker.
Your individual licence is portable. This means your licence is still valid if you change employers or if you work for multiple employers.
To apply for a licence you must:
All locksmith equipment sales workers must meet a specific English fluency standard. This is a level 5 benchmark according to the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks.
All locksmiths must successfully complete an approved locksmith apprenticeship program.
Locksmith apprenticeship licences are available if you’re currently employed as an apprentice while enrolled in an apprenticeship or equivalency program.
Apprenticeship licences are not portable. This means if you change employers, your new employer must apply for a new training licence for you.
Your employer must submit the training licence application.
Once you have become a journeyman, you must submit an application for a regular locksmith licence.
For questions about apprenticeship licences, contact Security Programs.
If you are on a work or study permit, contact Security Programs for application and renewal steps.
See your local police service website to find out how to get your documents.
All three searches are mandatory – no exceptions:
For all classes of licences:
These documents expire 90 days after they have been issued.
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Fill out all the forms in this package:
Application for Individual Licence (PDF, 569 KB)
When you apply, you will need to provide photocopies of your:
You will also need to provide a current:
If you are applying for an apprenticeship licence, you also need to submit a letter from your employer that states:
There are 2 ways to submit your application:
In person
Take your application and documents to a registry agent that offers Security Programs licensing services.
Pay the licensing fee and service charge at the registry:
If your application is approved, you'll get a temporary licence that's valid for 60 days.
Send us your:
Pay the licensing fee with a (made payable to the Government of Alberta):
or
Pay by credit or debit online:
Do not use this online payment if you are submitting your application at a registry agent.
Address:
Security Programs
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2M1
If your application is approved, you will get a temporary licence that's valid for 60 days emailed to you.
Your licence card will be mailed to the address in your application.
You must provide a photocopy of your licence card to your employer and carry the original with you while you’re working.
Follow the below steps to:
Lost or stolen licences must be reported to Security Programs within 24 hours.
Trouble opening PDF forms?
Fillable forms do not open on some mobile devices and web browsers. To fill in and save this form:
Update to Individual Licence (PDF, 1.6 MB)
There are 2 ways to submit the form:
Security Programs
Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2M1
Connect with Security Programs:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 1-877-462-0791
Email: [email protected]
Security Programs
P.O. Box 1023 Station Main
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2M1
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