Utah Locksmith Help
Whether Utah requires a contractor license for lock work, a crime victim renter's right to new locks, and what to do if a child is locked in a car. Information only.
Key facts
- Utah's contractor licensing rule lists lock-smithing, including installing or repairing door locks and access controls, as not requiring a contractor license. (source: Utah Office of Administrative Rules)
- Under Utah Code 57-22-5.1, a renter who is a crime victim and provides a protective order or police report can require the owner to install a new lock, at the renter's cost. (source: Utah State Legislature)
- The owner must refuse to give a copy of the new key to the perpetrator. (source: Utah State Legislature)
- If you see a child alone in a locked car, NHTSA says to act immediately and call 911. (source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Rules
- Does a locksmith need a license in Utah?: Utah's contractor rule exempts lock-smithing from contractor licensing.
- Renters: the right to new locks after a crime: Utah Code 57-22-5.1 in plain language.
Emergencies
- Child locked in a car: call 911: NHTSA guidance on hot cars.
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