Rick's Lock & Key Service
AAAA Key & Lock
Locksmith quick facts — San Marcos, TX
| Locksmiths listed in San Marcos, TX | 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 (TX) | Required — Texas licenses locksmiths at state level; ask for the licence number. |
| 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 San Marcos, TX
2 listed locksmiths cover San Marcos, TX, between them serving ZIP codes 78640, 78656, 78666, 78667 and 78676.
Where they work from: Rick's Lock & Key Service (San Marcos Downtown) and AAAA Key & Lock (San Marcos). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in San Marcos that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
Check the licence
Texas is one of the minority of states that licenses locksmiths at state level, through the Texas Department of Public Safety. Before anyone touches your lock in San Marcos, ask for the licence number and check it against the state register — a legitimate Texas locksmith will expect the question and answer it without hesitating.
What the San Marcos listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 2 of 2 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 2 of 2 |
Nearby coverage in Texas
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Bryan, TX (6), Missouri City, TX (6), Austin, TX (5), Houston, TX (5) and Leander, TX (5).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in San Marcos, TX
Locksmith listings for San Marcos, TX 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 San Marcos, TX?
The 2 locksmiths listed for San Marcos 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 San Marcos, TX?
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 San Marcos prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Ask for the all-in price and the Texas licence number in the same call.
How are these locksmiths checked?
2 San Marcos 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. Our audit does not replace the Texas licence, though — ask for that number too.