Lincoln Lock & Safe
Husker Lock & Key
Locksmith quick facts — Lincoln, NE
| Locksmiths listed in Lincoln, NE | 2 — listings are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed |
|---|---|
| 24/7 emergency providers | None of the 2 listed businesses lists 24/7 service — call to confirm hours |
| State locksmith licence (NE) | Not required — Nebraska repealed its state locksmith licence; verify insurance instead. |
| Typical price — Residential lockout | $75–$200 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Car key replacement | $150–$400 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Rekey (per cylinder) | $20–$60 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| Typical price — Lock change (basic) | $85–$300 (national 2026 band, not a quote) |
| How to get a real price | Call a listed locksmith, or ask your AI assistant to request a quote through the HireLocksmiths API — the locksmith confirms price and ETA before any work. |
| Listings last updated | June 14, 2026 |
Counts come from the live HireLocksmiths directory. Price bands are national low–high ranges from the State of Locksmith Pricing 2026 report; HireLocksmiths does not pre-list prices or arrival times for any provider.
Hiring a locksmith in Lincoln, NE
2 listed locksmiths cover Lincoln, NE, between them serving ZIP codes 68502, 68503, 68504, 68505, 68506, 68507, 68508 and 68510 and 3 more.
Where they work from: Lincoln Lock & Safe (yes) and Husker Lock & Key (yes). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in Lincoln that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
What to check, because the state will not
Nebraska repealed its state locksmith licence, so there is no state register to check — a point plenty of directories still get wrong. In Lincoln that shifts verification onto you: ask for proof of general-liability insurance, a local business address, and a written price ceiling before work starts.
What the Lincoln listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 2 of 2 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 2 of 2 |
Nearby coverage in Nebraska
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Grand Island, NE (3), Hastings, NE (3), Columbus, NE (2), Kearney, NE (2) and Lexington, NE (2).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in Lincoln, NE
Locksmith listings for Lincoln, NE are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed. Whether you're locked out of your car, need a home rekey after moving, want a commercial master-key system, or have a lockout emergency, you can call a listed pro directly — no lead middleman.
How fast can a locksmith reach me in Lincoln, NE?
The 2 locksmiths listed for Lincoln set their own hours. We do not publish response times, because only the locksmith can give you one — ask for an ETA on the call, before you agree to anything.
How much does a locksmith cost in Lincoln, NE?
Nationally a standard home or car lockout runs about $75–$200, median $135, per the HireLocksmiths State of Locksmith Pricing 2026. We do not quote Lincoln prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Get the all-in figure in writing before work starts — Nebraska has no state licence register to fall back on.
How are these locksmiths checked?
2 Lincoln listings are in the directory. Listings are audited on a rolling basis for a real local business and a phone number that is the business's own, and those that fail are removed. That is a presence check, not a licence — Nebraska does not issue one, so still ask for proof of insurance.