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Key cutting in Canada

Spare keys cut from your original, including restricted profiles a kiosk cannot copy. Pick a city to see what each business states it charges, and when it last said so.

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The cheapest thing a locksmith does, and the one where the shop matters most. A key cut on a worn machine from a copy of a copy will work today and stick in six months. A shop that cuts from your original rather than a duplicate, and tests it before you leave, is worth the short walk.

Restricted and patented keyways are a separate matter. These cannot legally be copied without authorisation from the key system holder, which is the point of them. If a key is stamped do not duplicate, expect to show paperwork.

Hardware store kiosks handle ordinary house keys at a lower price. For anything with a chip, an unusual profile, or a restricted stamp, a locksmith is the answer.

Common questions

Why did my copied key stop working?
Usually it was cut from another copy rather than the original, and each generation drifts a little further from the true profile. Bring the original if you still have it.
What is a restricted key?
A key on a protected profile that only an authorised dealer can cut, and only for people on the system holder record. Common in apartment buildings and offices.
Can any locksmith cut any key?
No. Blanks and machines vary, and the odder the profile the more likely you need to call ahead. Worth a phone call before driving over.