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Licensed locksmiths in Southern California
Every CSLB C-28 license with a business address in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside or San Bernardino County, from CSLB data updated 10/22/2026.
By county
Los Angeles County has the most, 57 of 170 (33.5%).
| County | Licenses | Active | Share of SoCal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 57 | 57 | 33.5% |
| Orange County | 45 | 43 | 26.5% |
| San Diego County | 43 | 42 | 25.3% |
| Riverside County | 13 | 13 | 7.6% |
| San Bernardino County | 12 | 12 | 7.1% |
Lock & Security Equipment (C-28) by city
- San Diego 15
- Los Angeles 9
- Orange 7
- Irvine 5
- Anaheim 5
- Riverside 4
- Garden Grove 4
- Van Nuys 4
- El Cajon 3
- Huntington Beach 3
- Pasadena 3
- Tustin 3
- Valley Village 3
- Santa Ana 3
- Yorba Linda 3
- Hemet 3
- Canoga Park 2
- Lakeside 2
- Sherman Oaks 2
- Oceanside 2
- Poway 2
- Los Alamitos 2
- Rancho Santa Margarita 2
- Chula Vista 2
- Hesperia 2
- Gardena 2
- Rancho Cucamonga 2
- Spring Valley 2
- San Dimas 2
- Whittier 2
- Woodland Hills 2
- Lake Elsinore 2
- Carlsbad 2
- Vista 2
- Santee 2
- Bonita 2
- North Hills 1
- Brea 1
- West Hills 1
- Newhall 1
- Lancaster 1
- Lake Forest 1
- Santa Fe Springs 1
- Placentia 1
- Manhattan Beach 1
- Encino 1
- Paramount 1
- Norwalk 1
- Canyon Country 1
- Alhambra 1
- Arcadia 1
- Phelan 1
- Costa Mesa 1
- Cathedral City 1
- Pomona 1
- Ontario 1
- Cerritos 1
- Encinitas 1
No new licenses for Lock & Security Equipment (C-28) across SoCal
None issued Oct 16 – Oct 22, 2026.
Quick facts
How many licensed locksmiths are in Southern California?
170 locksmiths with a California CSLB license list a business address in Southern California. 167 of them have an active license in good standing (CSLB data as of 10/22/2026).
How many locksmiths in Southern California have a license problem right now?
3 are not in good standing right now. 14 active licenses expire within 90 days. Each county and city list linked here shows the status and a plain-English OK-to-hire verdict.
How do I check if a locksmith is licensed?
Search the business name or license number on LicenseWatch CA to see license status, bond and workers' comp in one place, then confirm on the CSLB website before you sign a contract. In California, work over $1,000 in labor and materials requires a licensed contractor.
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