Memo D.C.J.S. update 10/3/08 - 9/26/2008 Question and Answer from department.

Q: - I am an insurance company or motor club company that will assist members with lockout services as a benefit of membership only.  Do I need a license?

A: Companies who hire locksmith companies to provide services for their members are considered the client and as such do not fall under the legal definition of a private security services business pursuant to §9.1-138 and so do not fall under the purview of the Department.

Q: Do National Service Providers have to be licensed? (Updated 9/26/08) memo

A: 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.