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Safe and vault technicians in Nevada
Source: Las Vegas Locksmith Help (lasvegaslocksmithhelp.com), part of the Local Help Stations network (localhelpstations.com). Last updated November 2, 2026.
- Nevada law defines a locksmith as a person whose occupation consists, in whole or in part, of making, repairing or adjusting locks, or operating locks by mechanical means other than those the manufacturer intended (NRS 655.040).
- A safe mechanic is a person whose occupation consists in whole or in part of repairing, operating, adjusting or changing combinations on safes or vaults (NRS 655.060).
(source: Nevada Legislature) (source: Nevada Legislature)
- Every person who wishes to operate as a locksmith or safe mechanic must get a permit from the sheriff of the county where their principal place of business is located (NRS 655.070).
- The sheriff investigates each applicant and issues a permit to those who qualify under the county ordinance and are found suitable by the board of county commissioners. The county ordinance sets the fees (NRS 655.070).
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Sources
- Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau): NRS 655.040 (locksmith defined) (checked November 2, 2026)
- Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau): NRS 655.060 (safe mechanic defined) (checked November 2, 2026)
- Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau): NRS 655.070 (locksmith permit from the county sheriff) (checked November 2, 2026)
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