24/7 Mobile Locksmith · Currently dispatching in Marin
Marin Locksmith
MARIN LOCKSMITH 24/7 Mobile Locksmith
MARIN LOCKSMITH
Call (415) 340-1708
24/7 Mobile Locksmith in Marin

Key Fob Programming
Remotes & Smart Keys done on-site.

Push-to-start smart keys and remote fobs — supplied, replaced and programmed to your car at your location.

Serving Marin, Novato, Mill Valley & surrounding areas.

30-Min Typical Arrival
Licensed #LCO8487
Pay After The Job’s Done
No Damage Guarantee
★★★★★ 5.0
124 Google Reviews
San Rafael Novato Mill Valley Sausalito Tiburon
+ all Marin County Serving Marin & all Marin County
Marin Locksmith programming a push-to-start key fob to a vehicle in Marin
Marin Locksmith tech with branded van in Marin Dispatching in Marin ★ 5.0
Serving San Rafael Novato Mill Valley Sausalito Tiburon + all Marin County
RC
★★★★★ "Arrived 10 mins after our conversation ended." Richard C.
SM
★★★★★ "I truly thought the car was done for." Sergei M.
ML
★★★★★ "Rekeyed the locks so I only need 1 key." Matthew L.
Get a callback now

A real licensed locksmith calls you back in under 30 seconds.

No call center. No upselling. A Marin tech reads your address, confirms the price, and tells you exactly when they'll be on your driveway.

  • Locked car / house / business — back inside, usually within 30 minutes
  • Lost car key — cut and programmed on site
  • Need a rekey or smart lock install — same visit, no callback
  • Just want a quote — flat number in writing, no pressure
Or call (415) 340-1708
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A real licensed Marin tech will call you back. Average pickup: 23 seconds.

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★★★★★
"Arrived 10 mins after our conversation ended." — Richard C.

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Licensed & Insured · LCO8487
30-Min Response Time
5.0 / 5 · 124 Reviews
All of Marin County
Why Marin chooses us

Three reasons people never call anyone else.

30min

Real arrival windows.

We track every van in real time. Dispatch confirms an exact ETA before you hang up — up to 30 minutes in most areas, slightly longer for the coast. Either way, no call-center estimate.

LCO8487

Licensed & bonded.

California-licensed locksmith, fully insured, every tech background-checked and badge-identified. We hand you the credentials before we touch a lock.

$79

Upfront, not surprise.

Your $79 base fee covers dispatch and the service call. You see the full price in writing before we start. No "actually that'll be $400."

Mobile locksmith services

Everything we handle in Marin, on one visit.

Every service below is a flat-rate, on-site fix. No two-visit games, no parts markups, no "we'll have to come back tomorrow."

Remote & smart key programming

Key fob programming, at your car, for most makes.

A dead, lost or unresponsive key fob can leave a perfectly good car undriveable — especially on push-to-start vehicles where the fob is the only way to wake the immobilizer. Dealers will sell you a fob and charge a second time to program it, often only after the car is brought in.

Marin Locksmith carries OEM and quality aftermarket remotes and smart keys and programs them to your vehicle on-site. Whether you need an extra remote, a full replacement for a lost fob, or a fob that's stopped talking to the car, we handle the supply and the programming in one mobile visit.

When fob programming is needed

  • Lost or stolen remote / smart key
  • Fob stopped unlocking or starting the car
  • You want a spare remote programmed
  • Buttons cracked or the case fell apart
  • Used-car purchase came with only one fob
  • Battery replaced but the fob still won't sync

What it costs in Marin

Remote and smart-key programming typically runs $90–$300 depending on the make and whether you need the fob supplied. Simple remote re-syncs are at the low end; proximity push-to-start smart keys on European and luxury models are higher. The $79 base fee covers the trip and we confirm the full price up front. License #LCO8487.

How fob programming works

  1. Identify the right fobWe confirm your year, make and model so the tech arrives with a matching OEM or quality aftermarket remote or smart key.
  2. Supply or use your fobWe can program a fob you already bought, or supply a new one on the spot — your choice.
  3. Program to the immobilizerUsing factory-level programmers we register the fob to your car so the remote functions and (on push-to-start cars) the engine recognizes it.
  4. Test every functionLock, unlock, trunk, panic and ignition are all tested before we leave, and old lost fobs can be erased from memory.

Makes we program fobs for

We service Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Nissan, Tesla, Lexus, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, GMC, Mazda, Acura, Infiniti, Volvo and most other makes and models — foreign and domestic.

Recent work in Marin

Real Marin jobs from this month.

Real photos from real call-outs across Marin County. No stock images, no staged photoshoots.

Car lockout in San Rafael
3 days ago Tesla lockout, back in 11 min San Rafael
House lockout in Mill Valley
5 days ago Front door rekey, 6 cylinders Mill Valley
Smart lock install in Tiburon
1 week ago Yale smart lock install Tiburon
Car key programming in Novato
2 days ago Toyota key cut & programmed on site Novato
Whole-house rekey in Sausalito
4 days ago Whole-house rekey post-move-in Sausalito
Commercial office lockout in Larkspur
6 days ago Office master-key system Larkspur
Key duplication in San Anselmo
2 weeks ago High-security key copies San Anselmo
Ignition repair in Fairfax
9 days ago Ignition cylinder repair Fairfax
124 verified Google reviews · 5.0 average
Vehicles we service

All Major Makes & Models

ToyotaHondaFordChevroletTeslaBMWMercedes-BenzSubaruJeepVolkswagen& Many Others
The mobile difference

Nothing to tow, nothing to drop off — we bring the locksmith shop to you.

Shop or dealership
2 Days
Tow or drive it in, book a slot, wait for the callback
VS
Marin Locksmith
One Visit
A fully stocked van at your address, finished on the spot
Real Marin reviews

A 5.0 rating across 124 verified Google reviews.

Every review below is a real, verified Google review left by a Marin customer.

★★★★★

"Arrived 10 mins after our conversation ended."

Sapir answered immediately (unlike every other service I called which seemed to be a calling center) and quoted me an excellent price to get my BMW X3 car keys replicated without having a master key. Arrived 10 mins after our conversation ended and was very informative about the process. Was done in about 15 mins and relieved so much stress.

RC
Richard CadavidVerified Google review
★★★★★

"I truly thought the car was done for."

I had a nightmare situation with my 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 involving a corrupted immobilizer chip that had been improperly removed, and I truly thought the car was done for. He was able to recover the data from the damaged chip and get the car running again. His expertise, patience, and professionalism were outstanding throughout the process.

SM
Sergei MarychevVerified Google review
★★★★★

"Rekeyed the locks so I only need 1 key."

Called Marin Locksmith to install new door handle and electronic keypad locks on my front door. Sabir was polite and efficient. He replaced both locks and even rekeyed the locks so I only need 1 key to enter. I would highly recommend him for locksmith work.

ML
Matthew LagerVerified Google review
★★★★★

"He quickly unlocked my work van with ease."

Sapir provided an effortless experience today. He promptly called me to let me know an ETA, with a follow up text halfway through. He quickly unlocked my work van with ease, opting to pick the lock to protect the integrity of my door. It took less than 45 minutes from the time I called, to the time he was leaving my driveway.

ZK
Zack KingVerified Google review
★★★★★

"The shop wanted the car dropped off for half a day."

The mini key I rely on for my 05 Prius doors stopped working. I stopped by a locksmith shop and they said they would need the car dropped off for half a day. Then I found Sapir, the wizard of locks. Within about 20 minutes he re-keyed the lock with both a full size and mini key, and gave my sad looking fob a total facelift.

AC
A-C MVerified Google review
★★★★★

"Came to my rescue within the hour."

As a house sitter, I panicked when I could not open the front door which had accidentally slammed closed. Marin Locksmith came to my rescue within the hour, and for a reasonable charge corrected a misalignment in the door and adjusted the lock which had also been giving me grief. All is well that ends well!

DC
D CampbellVerified Google review
Service area

A van within 30 minutes of most Marin neighborhoods.

Stationed across San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, and Sausalito so we cover the entire metro 24/7.

Currently dispatching across every Marin city.

If your address is in central Marin, a tech is on the way within 30 minutes. West Marin (Point Reyes, Bolinas, Tomales) takes a bit longer — call for an exact ETA.

San Rafael Novato Mill Valley Sausalito Larkspur Corte Madera Tiburon Belvedere Ross Fairfax San Anselmo Kentfield Greenbrae Marin City Point Reyes Station Bolinas Stinson Beach Inverness
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Common questions

About key fob programming in Marin.

Can you program a fob I bought online?
Often yes — if it's the correct part for your vehicle. Aftermarket fobs vary in quality, so tell us where you got it; if it won't program reliably we'll tell you up front and can supply one that will.
Do you do push-to-start smart keys?
Yes, for most makes. Proximity smart keys are our everyday work; we'll confirm we carry the right one for your model before rolling out.
My fob just needs a battery, right?
Sometimes that's all it is and we'll say so. But if a battery swap doesn't bring it back, the fob may need re-syncing or replacing — which we can do on the same visit.
Can you erase a lost fob?
Yes. When we program a replacement we can delete the lost remote from the car's memory so it can't be used to unlock or start your vehicle.
How long does it take?
Most remote and smart-key jobs are finished in 20–45 minutes on-site, depending on the vehicle's programming sequence.
Will the new fob have a working blade key too?
Most smart keys include an emergency blade; we cut it to your car so it works in the door lock as a backup.
Do you come to me?
Yes — fully mobile across Marin County. We program the fob right at your car, wherever it is.
Ready when you are

Locked out? We're already on the way.

Pick up the phone or hit the form — a Marin Locksmith tech is dispatched in under 30 seconds, 24/7, anywhere in the county.

Licensed #LCO8487 24/7 dispatch No-damage guarantee Pay after the job
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