Car Locksmith in Washington DC & Maryland
Losing or misplacing your car keys can be a stressful and inconvenient experience. Fortunately, Capitol Locksmith DC offers mobile automotive locksmith services to help drivers throughout Washington, DC and nearby Maryland areas get back on the road quickly. They specialize exclusively in car locksmith solutions – handling everything from car key replacements and key fob programming to ignition repairs and emergency car lockout. By focusing 100% on automotive locks and keys, their trained locksmiths stay up-to-date with modern car security systems and technology. Capitol Locksmith DC operates as a fully mobile service, meaning a technician will come directly to your vehicle’s location to resolve the issue on-site, saving you the hassle of towing to a dealership or garage
Losing your only car key doesn’t have to mean an expensive tow or dealership visit. Capitol Locksmith DC offers mobile lost key replacement, where a certified locksmith comes to you and cuts & programs a brand-new key or key fob on the spot. They can generate new transponder keys, remote key fobs, smart keys, or even traditional metal keys right at your location. They can also create duplicate spare keys so you have a backup in case of future emergencies
We make and program new car keys for all vehicle brands, including Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Subaru, Volkswagen, Audi, Hyundai, and Kia.
Today’s vehicles often use electronic keys and remotes. Capitol Locksmith DC is equipped to program all types of car keys, including transponder chip keys, push-to-start smart keys, and keyless entry fobs. If your key fob isn’t working or you need a new one programmed, they can synchronize a replacement key/fob with your car’s immobilizer system on-site. (They can even replace the fob’s battery or re-sync a glitchy remote if that’s all that’s needed.)
Our advanced tools (Autel IM608 Pro, Xhorse, Abrites AVDI) allow us to program even newer vehicles and perform all-keys-lost solutions your dealer often refuses.
If you accidentally lock your keys inside the car (or trunk), Capitol Locksmith DC can unlock your vehicle quickly and without damage to the locks or weather seals. This fast mobile lockout assistance helps you regain access to your car and get back on schedule with minimal delay.
Locked out of your car? We offer fast non-destructive unlocks anywhere in: Washington DC, Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Potomac.
Ignition cylinder problems can leave you unable to start your car – common symptoms include a key that won’t turn, a key broken off in the ignition, or an ignition that is worn out from years of use. Capitol Locksmith DC’s technicians can diagnose and fix ignition issues, including extracting broken keys from the ignition, repairing internal components, or installing a new ignition cylinder if needed. They will also rekey the new/repaired ignition to match your existing keys whenever possible, so you don’t end up with two different keys for the doors and ignition. Common issues we fix:
Ignition stuck / key won’t turn
Key locked in ignition
Broken key inside ignition
Steering lock failure (Mercedes ESL/ELV)
Worn wafers or damaged ignition cylinder
If your ignition is jammed, we repair or replace it on the spot.
Areas Served
Capitol Locksmith DC’s service area covers all of Washington, DC, as well as multiple communities in Maryland’s Montgomery County. Key coverage locations in Maryland include Rockville, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Kensington, and surrounding areas. Their mobile locksmith team travels to your location anywhere in these regions, providing on-site assistance throughout the DC metro and suburban Maryland area. Whether you’re stranded in a downtown DC neighborhood or a suburban parking lot, Capitol Locksmith DC can dispatch help to you with the aim of arriving quickly and efficiently
Capitol Locksmith DC provides a wide range of automotive locksmith services including, but not limited to:
All vehicle key services
High-security keys and smart keys
Key cutting
Laser-cut keys
Open car door & trunk for lost keys
Transponder chip key programming
Re-keying for lost car keys
Remote control
Automotive locksmith services
Car Brands We Service (Dealer vs Mobile Option)
Capitol Locksmith DC provides professional mobile car key replacement and programming for most major vehicle manufacturers.
For transparency, we also link to official dealer key-replacement information below so you can compare your options.
💡 Many customers choose us to avoid towing, long wait times, and dealer appointments.
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Yes — we carry blanks for most car makes and can cut and program new keys, even if you don’t have the old ones.
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Absolutely. We program proximity fobs and smart-keys on-site using advanced diagnostic tools.
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No, we will require an ID card that matches your car registration and/or insurance to open your car door.
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Yes, we can cut you brand new car keys from code.
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You may be able to find the key code if you’re the original owner — sometimes it’s printed in the owner’s manual, on the key tag, or on the bill of sale. If you can’t locate it, our locksmiths can often look up the correct key code and cut you brand new car keys to code.
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Yes, we can remove broken keys from automotive ignitions.
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Call us today for accurate pricing on any auto locksmith service in Washington DC and Maryland. Capitol Locksmith DC is a fully licensed and insured local company. All of our technicians are company employees — not subcontractors — and each tech is professionally trained, background-checked, and certified to work in the security and automotive locksmith field. Get fast, transparent quotes and honest service every time.