A locksmith invoice separates the service call/trip fee ($50–$150), labor per task — lockouts $75–$200, rekeying $20–$50 per cylinder plus the trip, lock installation $100–$300 — and hardware at parts prices. After-hours emergency work bills 1.5–2× standard rates. Reputable locksmith invoices also note ID/authorization verification for lockouts and rekeys, which distinguishes licensed professionals from the bait-and-switch operators that plague the industry.
Locksmith Invoice Template
Reviewed by the Agiled editorial teamUpdated June 2026
Locksmithing has a unique billing problem: the industry's worst actors quote $19 on the phone and demand $400 in the driveway, so every honest locksmith's invoice is also a counter-argument. The way to win it is precision — trip fee quoted at dispatch, labor per task, cylinders counted, hardware at listed prices, after-hours premium printed — and an ID-verification note that shows you checked who you let in. This template is built to be that paper. Download it in PDF, Word, Excel, Google Docs, or Google Sheets, or generate a pre-filled version below.
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Your Company Name
123 Business St, City, State 12345
billing@yourcompany.com
INVOICE
INV-0001
Bill to
Client Company
Due
Net 30
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock change | 2 | $120.00 | $240.00 |
| Emergency lockout service | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Key duplication | 4 | $15.00 | $60.00 |
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Create online- Service call / trip
- $50 – $150, quoted at dispatch
- Car/home lockout
- $75 – $200 standard hours
- Rekey
- $20 – $50 per cylinder + trip fee
- After-hours
- 1.5× – 2× — printed on the invoice, quoted on the call
What to include on a locksmith invoice
Trip fee matching the phone quote
The number quoted at dispatch is the number on the invoice. The industry's scam reputation means your consistency here is a marketing asset, not just ethics.
Labor per task
"Residential lockout — non-destructive entry — $95" or "Rekey 4 cylinders @ $30." Task-based lines beat hourly mystery for locksmith work almost everywhere.
Hardware itemized
"Schlage B60N deadbolt, satin nickel — $42" with brand and model. Hardware quality varies 10× in this trade; the model number proves what was installed.
Cylinder and key counts
Rekeys priced per cylinder, keys cut per copy ("4 keys cut @ $4"). Counts on the invoice end the 'I thought that included keys' conversation.
After-hours or emergency premium, separate
"After-hours service (11:40 PM) — +$75" as its own labeled line rather than inflated task prices. Quoted on the call, printed on the paper.
ID / authorization verification note
"Verified resident ID and matching address prior to entry." One line that documents professional practice on lockouts and rekeys — increasingly expected by landlords and property managers.
License number where required
Fifteen-odd states license locksmiths; print the number where you have one. It's the cheapest differentiation from the unlicensed van that quoted $19.
Typical locksmith pricing (U.S., 2026)
| Service | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Service call / trip fee | $50 – $150 | Often partially credited to work |
| House lockout | $75 – $200 | Non-destructive entry |
| Car lockout | $75 – $150 | |
| Rekey (per cylinder) | $20 – $50 | Plus trip fee |
| Standard deadbolt install | $100 – $300 + hardware | |
| Smart lock install/program | $150 – $350 + hardware | |
| Car key + fob replacement | $120 – $450 | Transponder programming included |
| Commercial master key system | Quoted per door/keyway plan |
Ranges reflect licensed independent pricing; phone quotes dramatically below these ranges are the classic bait-and-switch signature. Quote honestly and print what you quoted.
How locksmith billing actually works
Emergency lockouts: quote on the call, collect on completion
The dispatcher quotes trip + likely task range; the tech confirms on arrival before touching the lock, verifies ID, does the work, and collects by card on completion. The invoice mirrors the two quotes the customer already accepted. In a trade where the average customer fears being scammed, the matching-numbers invoice is what generates the five-star review that feeds the next call.
Rekeys and hardware: per-cylinder math
Move-ins, evictions, and post-breakup rekeys price as trip + cylinders × rate + keys cut, with authorization documented (ownership or lease verification — and for evictions, the landlord's paperwork). Hardware upgrades quote the specific model before installation; the invoice carries brand/model/finish so the customer can verify they got the Grade 1 deadbolt they paid for.
Property managers and commercial accounts
Recurring landlord and PM work bills monthly: one line set per unit/address with task, cylinders, and hardware — on Net 15–30 with the work-order number per line. Master key system projects quote per keyway plan with a deposit for hardware, progress billing on large door counts, and key-control documentation (who got which keys) attached to the final invoice.
Invoicing mistakes that cost locksmith professionals money
Quoting low, billing high
The $19-quote-$400-invoice pattern is the industry's defining scam, and customers arrive pre-armed against it. Quote a real range at dispatch, confirm on site before work, and let the invoice match — every variance you ever bill should trace to something the customer approved on site.
Destructive entry as the default
Drilling a lock that picking would open creates a hardware sale and a furious review. When drilling is genuinely required, the invoice should say why ('high-security cylinder, non-destructive entry not possible') — and price replacement hardware as quoted before drilling.
Skipping the verification line
Letting someone into a house or rekeying a door without documented authorization is a liability you carry forever. Verify, then note it on the invoice — the line costs nothing and answers the worst possible future question.
Cash-only opacity
Cash-only, no-invoice operators define the industry's bottom tier. Card on site plus an itemized digital invoice is table stakes for landing the property-management accounts where the real recurring revenue lives.
How to use this template
- 01
Download the template in your preferred format, or generate a pre-filled version with the download studio above.
- 02
Add your business details and license number where applicable.
- 03
Print the trip fee as quoted at dispatch, and the task line as confirmed on site.
- 04
Itemize cylinders, keys cut, and hardware with brand and model.
- 05
Add the after-hours premium as its own line when it applies, and note ID/authorization verification.
- 06
Collect on completion by card; consolidate property-management work into monthly Net-15/30 invoices.
Skip this template if…
- Safe and vault technicians — specialist work quoted per opening/repair with its own bonding considerations.
- Security system integrators — access control and alarm installs bill as systems projects with monitoring subscriptions.
FAQs
How much does a locksmith cost?
A standard service call runs $50–$150 for the trip plus the task: $75–$200 for lockouts, $20–$50 per cylinder for rekeying, $100–$300 plus hardware for lock installation. After-hours emergencies bill 1.5–2× standard rates. Phone quotes far below these ranges are the classic bait-and-switch warning sign.
Why do locksmiths charge a service call fee?
It covers the dispatch, drive time, and the mobile workshop that arrives at your door — separate from the labor of the actual task. Reputable locksmiths quote it when you call and print it unchanged on the invoice; many credit part of it toward larger jobs.
Is rekeying cheaper than replacing locks?
Almost always — rekeying reuses your existing hardware and prices per cylinder ($20–$50 each plus the trip), while replacement adds $40–$300 per lock in hardware. Rekeying makes old keys stop working, which covers most move-in and security situations; replacement is for worn or low-grade hardware.
Do locksmiths verify identity before opening a door?
Professionals do — matching ID to the address, or lease/ownership documentation for rekeys, with landlord paperwork required for eviction work. A good locksmith invoice notes the verification performed; it protects the customer, the property owner, and the locksmith equally.
How can I avoid locksmith scams?
Watch for too-good phone quotes ($15–$40 'service'), refusal to give a firm range, cash-only demands, unmarked vehicles, and immediate moves to drill rather than pick. Legitimate locksmiths quote a realistic range up front, confirm on site before working, accept cards, and produce itemized invoices that match what they quoted.
How do locksmiths bill property managers?
On consolidated monthly invoices: each unit's work as its own line set (address, task, cylinders, hardware, work-order number) on Net 15–30 terms. Master key projects are quoted per keyway plan with hardware deposits, and key-control records accompany the final invoice.
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