Addison Auto Locksmith
“Honestly really grateful because as soon as I called the main line I got a call from a technician minutes later and he was off to help.”
Best Auto Locksmiths in Washington, DC
15 locksmiths listed · 10 in Washington · 6 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
HM Auto Locksmith
“Rami serviced my son in an emergency situation on yesterday, he was professional, courteous and really nice.”
Wase Auto Locksmith
“He provided me with a OEM mustang key and completed the job in about 30 minutes.”
Metro 24 hr Locksmith
“I had lost my car key and didn't know where it was Faros it didn't take him long.”
The Lil Key Shop.com
“Met up the same day and was able to get a new key made on the spot in less than an hour.”
Soul Locksmith LLC
“While we were in my hallway I accidentally locked myself out and he so kindly and patiently saved the day!”
Listed for drivers in and around Washington, DC, these 15 shops are auto locksmiths. What each one says about lockouts, key cutting, programming and hours comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Washington, DC
10 of the 15 locksmiths we list are based in Washington; the other 5 serve Washington from Alexandria, VA (7 mi) and Rockville, MD (14 mi). The locksmiths on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,318 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these locksmiths on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (88%) and value (76%). 6 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. The services the locksmiths on this page list most often on their websites are emergency locksmith (6), commercial locksmith (5), residential locksmith (5), auto locksmith (3) and commercial services (2). 9 show a license on their websites. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 56 years. 8 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 4 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the locksmiths on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the locksmiths on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the locksmith before you book.
Which locksmiths listed for Washington take emergency calls?
8 of the 15 shops say they answer emergency calls. Ask two things before you agree: what the realistic arrival window is, and whether the price quoted covers the whole job. The call-out and the work are often separate charges, and that is where surprise invoices come from.
Payless Locksmith DC
“I completely Satisfied, I highly recommend to all customers to use the services provided 5 Stars well deserved”
BNH Emergency Locksmith
“I again called one of their technicians for checking the reliability of locks, but they didn't charge additional fees.”
Mr. Locksmith DC
“Locksmith DC fir being very professional and quick to respond and arrive.”
Keyway Lock Service
“I was very impressed with how quickly they answered the phone, and how easy it was to have keys made.”
Area Safe & Lock Service
“Tech on-site and got us back up and running in no time.”
Macarthur Locks & Doors
“I got locked out of my car, I called this company and the technician showed up within a considerable timeframe.”
Rockville Lock and Key
“After explaining the situation and my failed attempts to open the door, Moshe went to work using his tools and he had the door open in just a few minutes.”
DC Locksmith Squad
“The technician arrived promptly, handled the lockout with efficiency, and ensured that I had access to my car in no time.”
DC Mobile Locksmith
“I called DC Mobile Locksmith because I accidentally locked my keys inside the car, Moses came in 20 minutes and got me back in quick.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about locksmiths in and near Washington
- “Wase Locksmith was very professional and responsive. The whole process was painless, he came to my house and was done within 15 minutes.” — customer of Wase Auto Locksmith
- “Super friendly, professional, up front about what he can or can't do.” — customer of The Lil Key Shop.com
- “They arrived on time and not only did the installation making sure everything worked perfectly fine but also took the time to explain the process.” — customer of Rockville Lock and Key
- “The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable! He was able to purchase the code and make a car key for me on the spot.” — customer of The Lil Key Shop.com
Excerpts from public reviews of the locksmiths listed on this page.
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