Download Basic Individual License Application

Apply Online! Review requirements and click the link at the bottom of the page to submit your application.

Acceptable forms of ID include:

• Driver’s license or a non-driver’s license identification issued by a State Department of Motor Vehicles
• License or permit issued by a government agency
• Passport
• Alien card/green card
• City, State, or Federal employee ID card
• Municipal ID card

Online: Applicants can upload an image file of digital passport photo quality.
A digital camera with a resolution of 1 mega-pixel is adequate.

Mail: Applicants can submit a current color passport-size photograph.

In Person By Appointment Only: See Questions section to contact DCWP.
DCWP will photograph license applicants at no cost.

Submit ONE of the following combinations as proof of qualifications to be a locksmith:

• Two (2) Certificates Recommending an Applicant for a Locksmith License signed by DCWP-licensed locksmiths OR
• A letter from Local Union No. 74 Service Employees International Union indicating successful completion of a locksmithing course at a school and one (1) Certificate Recommending an Applicant for a Locksmith License OR
• A certificate from a school indicating successful completion of a locksmithing course OR
• Professional certification from the Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA) OR
• Proof of licensure as a locksmith from another jurisdiction within the United States

You must schedule an appointment with IdentoGO to be fingerprinted:

• Visit https://uenroll.identogo.com
• Enter:
• Service Code. Enter 1585FZ
• Agency ID. Enter numbers only from Application Number. Application Number is on your receipt or confirmation letter when you apply online. Example: For Application Number 1234567-2023-AHIC, enter only 12345672023 as Agency ID.
• Follow the instructions and pay the required fee(s).

IMPORTANT:

• Anyone required to be fingerprinted should schedule an appointment as soon as possible to complete this requirement.

Required if someone other than the license applicant will prepare and submit this application. The applicant must sign the license application and all related forms. Download Granting Authority to Act Affirmation.

License Period: 2 years

Expiration Date: May 31 in Odd Years

If You File Your Application Between These Dates:

• From June 1 in an odd year to November 30 in an odd year:
  • Pay $100 for a license expiring May 31 of the next odd year. (Valid for at most 24 months.)
• From December 1 in an odd year to May 31 in an even year:
  • Pay $75 for a license expiring May 31 of the soonest odd year. (Valid for at most 18 months.)
• From June 1 in an even year to November 30 in an even year:
  • Pay $50 for a license expiring May 31 of the soonest odd year. (Valid for at most 12 months.)
• From December 1 in an even year to May 31 in an odd year:
  • Option 1: Pay $25 for a license expiring May 31 of the soonest odd year. (Valid for at most 6 months.)
  • Option 2: Pay $125 for a license expiring May 31 of the next odd year. (Valid for at most 30 months.)

Pay by:

• Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card only) (Online or in person)
  You will be charged a nonrefundable 2% Convenience Fee.
• eCheck (Online)
• Check or money order payable to DCWP (In person or by mail)