Captain Lock Pick & Car Keys
Northwest Lock Inc.
Locksmith quick facts — Traverse City, MI
| Locksmiths listed in Traverse City, MI | 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 (MI) | Not required by Michigan state law; ask for proof of insurance and a written price ceiling. |
| 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 Traverse City, MI
2 listed locksmiths cover Traverse City, MI, between them serving ZIP codes 49643, 49684, 49685, 49686 and 49696.
Where they work from: Captain Lock Pick & Car Keys (Traverse City / Grand Traverse County) and Northwest Lock Inc. (Cass Rd / Traverse City). Ask which side of town a locksmith is starting from — in Traverse City that is usually the difference between a 20-minute wait and an hour.
What to check, because the state will not
Michigan does not license locksmiths at state level, though individual cities and counties sometimes do. That makes verification your job in Traverse City: ask for proof of general-liability insurance, a local business address, and a written price ceiling before any work starts — and treat a refusal as your answer.
What the Traverse City listings actually cover
| Home lockouts, rekeys and lock changes | 2 of 2 |
| Commercial and master-key work | 1 of 2 |
| Smart-lock supply and install | 1 of 2 |
Nearby coverage in Michigan
Locksmith counts in neighbouring cities: Royal Oak, MI (6), Detroit, MI (5), Wyoming, MI (5), Brighton, MI (4) and Port Huron, MI (3).
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Finding a trusted locksmith in Traverse City
Locksmith listings for Traverse City, MI 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 Traverse City?
The 2 locksmiths listed for Traverse City 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 Traverse City?
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 Traverse City prices here because they move with time of day and lock type. Get the all-in figure in writing before work starts — Michigan has no state licence register to fall back on.
How are these locksmiths checked?
2 Traverse City 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 — Michigan does not issue one, so still ask for proof of insurance.