Locksmith Requirements: Tennessee
Below is a brief overview for those interested in a quick glance at the laws and requirements for becoming a locksmith in Tennessee.
If you’re interested in the details of how to actually follow through, you should look at our article “How to Become a Locksmith in Tennessee“
License Requirement
Background Check
- Fingerprints Required
Education Requirements
- Education requirements can be waived if requester holds valid locksmith license from another state AND has completed CRL, CPL or CML certification from ALOA. (Experience requirement not waived)
- Minimum of 2 years work experience required
- At least 30 hours of basic education
Additional 1 hour of study required in:
- Vehicle lock service;
- Cylinder servicing, high security cylinders and pin and wafer tumbler cylinders;
- Exit hardware and door closers;
- Lock set functions and installations;
- Lock opening techniques;
- Lock codes and code cutting equipment;
- Master keying;
- Safe combination locks;
- Access control; and
- Tennessee locksmith laws and rules
Misc Rules
- Required to hold General Liability insurance of at least $100,000
Use of Lockpicks and Similar Tools
Not legal unless licensed. Want to know if lockpicks are legal? We have a post for that.
Note: We are not lawyers. Make sure you verify this with your lawyer.