California Β· State-licensed (BSIS #LCO8368) Β· 24/7

Locked out? Help is
on the way.

Take a breath β€” a licensed, insured locksmith can be at your car, home, or business in minutes. You see and approve the price before anyone is dispatched, so it can't change at your door. Real, state-licensed techs (CA BSIS), day or night.

CA BSIS Locksmith Company Lic. #LCO8368 Β· Verify our license
Licensed & insuredVerifiable CA BSIS Lic. #LCO8368. Check it yourself.
Upfront, price-lockedYou approve the price before anyone is dispatched. No surprise bills at the door.
Work guaranteedEvery job backed by our satisfaction guarantee. A real, accountable local company.
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Simple process

Three steps to your door.

No phone trees. No hold music. Open the app and a licensed tech is on the way.

01
Request

Tap your service, confirm your location, press Request. Your job broadcasts instantly to every licensed technician nearby who's online.

02
A tech accepts

The nearest available tech taps Accept on their app. Their name, BSIS license, rating, and live ETA appear on your screen instantly.

03
Pay in the app

Track them live on the map. They arrive, complete the job at the agreed price. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or card β€” no account needed.

What we handle

Whatever the lock,
we have a tech for it.

Residential, automotive, commercial β€” and always someone for a 3am emergency.

Residential
  • Home lockout / re-entry
  • Lock rekey
  • Deadbolt installation
  • Lock replacement
  • Smart lock setup
Most Popular
Automotive
  • Car lockout / re-entry
  • Key fob programming
  • Ignition repair
  • Transponder key cutting
  • Trunk opening
24/7 Available
Commercial
  • Access control systems
  • Master key systems
  • High-security locks
  • Safe installation / opening
  • Panic bar / exit devices
Business Ready
Emergency 24/7
  • Immediate priority dispatch
  • Fastest ETA guaranteed
  • Broken key extraction
  • Available every night and holiday
Priority Response
Safety first

Triple-verified before
they come to your door.

We don't just connect you with anyone. Every tech on Naklin passes three layers of verification before going live.

BSIS License Verified

California requires all locksmiths to hold a Bureau of Security and Investigative Services license. We check every tech's license against the BSIS public database β€” and display the number to you before anyone arrives.

Background Checked

Every technician undergoes a criminal and identity background check via Checkr before onboarding. Checks are renewed annually. Anyone flagged is immediately suspended from the platform.

Insured & Accountable

All technicians carry minimum $1M general liability insurance. Your payment never leaves the platform until the job is marked complete. Every transaction is logged, and every dispute is resolved by our team.

Built around trust

No guessing. No surprises.

Verified credentials

Every tech is licensed, insured, and background-checked.

Their BSIS license number is shown to you before you confirm β€” and it's real. We cross-check against the California BSIS database automatically every time a tech goes online.

Real-time tracking

Watch them drive to you on a live map.

The moment a tech accepts your job, you see their exact location moving in real time. Know when they're close before they even call β€” just like tracking an Uber.

No bait-and-switch

The price you see is the price you pay.

You see an upfront estimate before confirming. Once a tech accepts, that price is locked. All payments go through the app β€” no cash, no on-the-spot upsells, nothing changes at the door.

Real customers

Trusted across California.

From 2am lockouts to same-day rekeying β€” here's what customers say.

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"Alex arrived in 12 minutes. I was stranded at 2am in a parking garage and he had me back in my car within 10 minutes of arriving. Worth every penny."

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Sarah M.
Los Angeles Β· Home Lockout
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"I tracked Marcus the whole way on the map. Knew exactly when he'd arrive. Professional, licensed, and the price was exactly what I was quoted. Game changer."

DK
David K.
San Francisco Β· Car Lockout
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"Needed all the locks rekeyed after moving. Jamie showed up on time, showed me her license upfront, and had everything done in under an hour. This is what every service should be."

JL
Jennifer L.
San Diego Β· Lock Rekey
For licensed locksmiths

Drive your income.
Work your way.

Naklin sends leads directly to your phone. You pick the jobs you want, work the hours you choose, and get paid every week β€” no advertising, no cold calls.

Keep 80% of every job

Naklin takes a 20% referral fee per job. The rest hits your bank weekly via Stripe. No subscription, no upfront costs.

Leads come to you

A customer requests β†’ your app buzzes β†’ you see the address, service, and payout β†’ Accept or pass. No bidding, no calls.

Work whenever you want

Toggle online when ready, offline when done. Run Naklin full-time or alongside existing clients.

Apply to drive with Naklin

About 5 minutes. We verify your BSIS license within 48 hours, then you can start accepting jobs.

Requirements
  • Valid California BSIS Locksmith License
  • General liability insurance ($1M min)
  • Pass background check (Checkr)
  • Smartphone (iOS or Android)

By applying you agree to background-check consent and independent-contractor terms.

Common questions

Everything you need to know.

Our average arrival time is under 30 minutes across California. In dense urban areas like Los Angeles and San Francisco, it's often closer to 15–20 minutes. Emergency 24/7 jobs are prioritized for the fastest available tech in your area.
Yes β€” 100%. Every technician must hold a valid California state locksmith license (BSIS) before they can accept jobs on Naklin. We cross-check each license against the state's public database, and the license number is displayed to you on the matching screen before anyone drives to you.
Nothing bad β€” and it costs you nothing. If no technician accepts within the dispatch window, you'll see a "No technicians available" screen and can retry right away. We never proceed or charge you anything without your say-so. Peak hours often have shorter waits as more techs come online.
Yes. You can pay as a guest via Apple Pay, Google Pay, or any credit/debit card β€” no account required. If you create an account, your payment method is saved for future requests, and you get access to job history and receipts.
Each technician sets their own rates (they're independent contractors). You see a price estimate before you confirm, and the tech quotes an exact price before any work begins. Nothing can change without your approval. Naklin collects a 20% referral fee that's already included in the quoted price β€” no extra charges to you.
We're currently live in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento. San Jose, Long Beach, Oakland, and Fresno are launching soon. If your city isn't listed, we're expanding rapidly β€” check back soon or contact us to request your area.
Coverage

Now serving California.

Live in major metros and expanding. More cities every month.

Los Angeles
Live
San Francisco
Live
San Diego
Live
Sacramento
Live
San Jose
Coming Soon
Long Beach
Coming Soon
Oakland
Coming Soon
Fresno
Coming Soon
Transparent pricing

You see the price.
You confirm it.
That's the price.

Estimates shown before you confirm. Exact price quoted before any work begins. Nothing changes without your approval.

Get an Instant Quote
Starting Prices β€” California
Home LockoutFrom $65
Lock RekeyFrom $45
Deadbolt InstallFrom $80
Car LockoutFrom $75
Key Fob ProgrammingFrom $95
Emergency 24/7From $85
CommercialCustom Quote
All prices include labor. Parts quoted separately upfront.
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Get a licensed locksmith now.

Locked out? Take a breath. Tell us what you need and where, and we'll call you right back to confirm your price and ETA β€” before anyone is dispatched. No surprise bills, ever.

What do you need?

Free to request Β· No payment now Β· We call you back to confirm the price

Under 30 min avg State-licensed 4.9β˜… avg rating
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Finding your closest licensed locksmith…
Hang tight β€” this usually takes a few seconds.
Every nearby locksmith is tied up right now

This is rare β€” and it won't cost you anything. Tap Try Again and we'll keep looking; another licensed tech usually comes online within a minute or two.

Technician accepted your job!
On the way β€” tap Track to watch live
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Alex L.
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BSIS #LCO-28471 Β· Insured Β· Background Checked
ETA
12
minutes
Est. Price
$65–$80
confirmed before work
Tech is on the way12 min
You
Arrived!
AL
Alex L.
BSIS #LCO-28471 Β· Insured
12
min
Payment
Job Summary
Home Lockout$65.00
Parts$0.00
Total$65.00
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