| Have you checked to see if your locksmith is properly licensed? Here are some tools for you as a consumer to check if your locksmith contractor has the proper licensing. | |||||||||||||||
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Determine if they are registered as a business in your state. Every business is required to register with the Secretary of State. |
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Oregon Secretary of State business search |
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Washington Secretary of State business search |
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Our Oregon BIN # is 1006885-6 Our Washington UBI# is 602883179 |
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Second Step: |
Determine if your locksmith has a business license in your city. Please remember that not every city requires a business license. |
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City of Portland Business license search |
- click here. |
This license is required for anyone doing business in the City of Portland. |
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Metro Business license search |
- This is a multi city license. Please see the list below. |
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The Metro business license covers locksmith contractors for the following cities: Beaverton, Cornelius, Durham, Fairview, Forest Grove, Gladstone, Gresham, Happy Valley, Hillsboro, King City, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Sherwood, Tigard, Troutdale, Tualatin, West Linn, Wilsonville and Wood Village. |
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Final Step: |
If you are located in the States of Oregon or Washington your residential and commercial locksmiths are required to obtain a contractors license with the state or states they are working in. |
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