Locksmith Invoice Template
A locksmith invoice bills job, lists labour, fees and products on separate lines and states the terms (Due on completion). This template is pre-filled for after-hours house lockout, then rekeying four exterior locks to one key and installing a new deadbolt: 7 lines totalling $476.00 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a locksmith: after-hours house lockout, then rekeying four exterior locks to one key and installing a new deadbolt. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Cedar Hill Locksmith
113 Market Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
billing@example.com
(503) 555-0113
Invoice
Bill to
Riley Chen
52 Aspen Way
Madison, WI 53703
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| After-hours service callArrived 9:40 pm | 1 visit | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Residential lockout, non-destructive entry | 1 each | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Rekey exterior cylinders to one keyFront, back, garage entry and side gate | 4 cylinder | $25.00 | $100.00 |
| Grade 2 single-cylinder deadbolt | 1 each | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Bore and install deadbolt2-1/8 in bore, 1 in latch hole, mortised strike | 1 each | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Reinforced strike plate with 3 in screws | 1 each | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| New keys cut to the rekeyed combination | 4 key | $4.00 | $16.00 |
- Subtotal
- $476.00
- Balance due
- $476.00
Notes
Thank you for choosing Cedar Hill Locksmith. Terms: Due on completion.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Locksmith invoice at a glance
| Typical job | After-hours house lockout, then rekeying four exterior locks to one key and installing a new deadbolt |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | job |
| Usual payment terms | Due on completion |
| Sample lines | 7 lines, $476.00 before tax |
| Largest line | Rekey exterior cylinders to one key: $100.00 (21%) |
| Trade-specific fields | Locksmith license no. (where required), Service address, ID or proof of residence checked, Arrival time, Keyway / key code |
Sample locksmith invoice line items
After-hours house lockout, then rekeying four exterior locks to one key and installing a new deadbolt: 7 lines adding up to $476.00, split into labour $275.00 (58%), fees $95.00 (20%) and products $81.00 (17%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| After-hours service call (Arrived 9:40 pm) | 1 visit | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Residential lockout, non-destructive entry | 1 each | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Rekey exterior cylinders to one key (Front, back, garage entry and side gate) | 4 cylinder | $25.00 | $100.00 |
| Grade 2 single-cylinder deadbolt | 1 each | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Bore and install deadbolt (2-1/8 in bore, 1 in latch hole, mortised strike) | 1 each | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Reinforced strike plate with 3 in screws | 1 each | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| New keys cut to the rekeyed combination | 4 key | $4.00 | $16.00 |
| Subtotal | $476.00 | ||
| Total before tax | $476.00 |
What a locksmith invoice should include
- Your locksmith business name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Riley Chen in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-4935) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Due on completion
- Locksmith license no. (where required): for example LIC-608752
- Service address: for example 52 Aspen Way
- ID or proof of residence checked: for example See notes
- Arrival time: for example 7 November 2026
- Line items in job or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How locksmiths bill
Charges a service-call fee to come out plus a set price per task (lockout, rekey per cylinder, lock install), with hardware sold on top and higher rates after hours.
Locksmiths commonly use "Due on completion", so the invoice is payable the day it is issued.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $24.27 (employees, not contractor rates).
Locksmith invoicing tips
- Write how you verified the customer's right to enter, such as photo ID matching the address or a lease, on the lockout invoice; it protects you if a landlord or former partner later says the entry was not authorized.
- Price rekeying per cylinder and list each door, because a customer who asked for 'the house rekeyed' rarely counts the garage entry, side gate or mailbox until the bill arrives.
- Show the arrival time on after-hours and emergency calls so the night surcharge is tied to a clock time instead of looking like an inflated base price.
- Record the keyway or key code and how many keys you cut, which lets you cut matching keys later and settles any claim that fewer keys were handed over.
Locksmith billing disputes to head off
- Customers are wary of lockout bills that grow once the locksmith arrives; printing the price given on the phone next to the final total, with the reason for any difference, keeps trust intact.
- Drilling a lock instead of picking it can lead to a dispute about destroying working hardware; note why non-destructive entry failed and that the customer approved drilling.
Work a locksmith can bill for
Core tasks of Locksmiths and Safe Repairers (O*NET 49-9094.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Cut new or duplicate keys, using key cutting machines.
- Keep records of company locks and keys.
- Insert new or repaired tumblers into locks to change combinations.
- Move picklocks in cylinders to open door locks without keys.
- Disassemble mechanical or electrical locking devices, and repair or replace worn tumblers, springs, and other parts, using hand tools.
- Repair and adjust safes, vault doors, and vault components, using hand tools, lathes, drill presses, and welding and acetylene cutting apparatus.
How to make a locksmith invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Cedar Hill Locksmith (your business) and the customer, Riley Chen, then locksmith license no. (where required).
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-4935 and set the terms to Due on completion.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "After-hours service call" (1 visit) to "New keys cut to the rekeyed combination" (4 key).
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Check the total
The 7 lines come to $476.00; add sales tax only if your state taxes locksmith work.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the locksmith work records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a locksmith invoice?
Add your locksmith business details, the customer, locksmith license no. (where required), service address, id or proof of residence checked and arrival time, then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 7 lines for after-hours house lockout, then rekeying four exterior locks to one key and installing a new deadbolt totalling $476.00; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do locksmiths charge?
Mostly job. Charges a service-call fee to come out plus a set price per task (lockout, rekey per cylinder, lock install), with hardware sold on top and higher rates after hours.
When should a locksmith invoice be paid?
Due on completion is the usual arrangement. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do locksmiths earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $24.27 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.