Do National Service Providers have to be licensed?
If the National Service Provider falls under the definition of a private security services business and the company is engaged in the business of providing or undertakes to provide locksmiths or locksmith services they will require licensure. For verification if the company falls within the definition of a private security services business, or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to §9.1-140, companies may submit a written request to the Department with a description of the scope of work the company provides in regard to locksmith services.
If the National Service Provider falls under the definition of a private security services business and the company is engaged in the business of providing or undertakes to provide locksmiths or locksmith services they will be required to become licensed. For verification of whether the company falls within the definition of a private security services business, or qualifies for an exemption pursuant to §9.1-140, companies may submit a written request to the Department with a description of the scope of work the company provides regarding locksmith services.
