New resident, no key
You moved in and the mailbox key is missing, or the last tenant never turned theirs in. We rekey or replace the lock so the key is truly yours.
Move-in rekeyNew Mailbox Keys for Georgia Homes and Communities
Same-day response for apartments and HOA boxes from Tucker to Lithonia
24/7 emergency service
Mobile Locksmiths YES
Greater Atlanta area
Mailbox lock jobs we handle
Most mailbox calls come down to one small lock on one small door. Here are the situations we see most.
Lost mailbox key
Your key is gone and someone could have it. After a rekey or swap, the lost key is just a piece of metal.
Lost keysGritty or stuck lock
Pine pollen and summer humidity wear on small outdoor cylinders. A worn lock gets a new matching cam lock.
Lock replacementSeveral doors in one bank
An HOA or property manager needs multiple compartment locks changed. We test every door and every key.
HOA and apartment boxesHouses, apartments and HOA boxes
We work on the compartment door lock, not the carrier's arrow lock. Tell us your box type and city, and confirm who owns the box before your visit.
- Curbside house mailboxes
- Apartment 4C horizontal mailboxes
- HOA cluster box units
How a mailbox lock job works
Confirm who owns the box
If your house has its own locking mailbox, you're the owner. In an apartment or HOA, get an OK from your property manager or board first.
Call us
Call (678) 338-8566 with your box type, box number and city. We offer same-day response.
We match and fit the lock
We check the cam style, cylinder length and turn direction, then rekey the cylinder or fit a matching new lock.
Test the new key together
We turn the key both ways and check that the cam catches the frame. Then you try it yourself.
More lock services
Mailbox locks are one of our services. We can also help with:
Mailbox lock service areas
- Dunwoody
- Greater Atlanta
- Alpharetta
- Roswell
- Decatur
- Peachtree City
- Surrounding communities
- Residential rekeyNew keys for your home's locks, old keys stop working.
- Commercial locksmithLock work for properties with many doors or boxes.
- Lock installationNew locks fitted on doors.
- Master key systemsOne key structure for managers, separate keys for each door.
- High-security locksStronger locks for doors that need more protection.
Mailbox lock FAQ
How much does it cost to rekey or replace a mailbox lock?
Your price comes down to two things: rekey or replace, and how many doors. Rekeying means changing the pins inside the lock so a new key works. It suits a lock that's still in good shape. A rusted or worn lock needs a full swap instead. Call (678) 338-8566 with your box type and door count for a quote. can someone change my apartment mailbox lock today Yes. We offer same-day response across Greater Atlanta from our Dunwoody base. Have your building address and box number ready when you call. If you rent, get your property manager's OK first. That approval is often the only thing that slows a same-day visit.
Why not just buy a mailbox lock at the hardware store and put it in myself?
A mismatched cam is the most common reason a store-bought mailbox lock fails. The cam is the flat metal arm that turns to latch the door. Its length, bend and turn direction all must match your box. If one is off, the door won't latch, even with the right key. Georgia pollen and summer humidity also wear down small outdoor cylinders. We check the cam, cylinder and condition before fitting anything.
Do I need permission from my HOA or landlord to change my mailbox lock?
Only if you don't own the box. Homeowners with their own locking mailbox can call us directly. In apartments, the property manager usually owns the box. In HOA neighborhoods, the board often does. Some boxes belong to the postal service, and the post office handles those locks.
lost my only mailbox key, can you still get the box open?
Absolutely. We open your compartment door, then rekey or replace the lock. You leave with new keys, and the lost key stops working. That matters if your key ring had your address or box number on it. Our team is also available 24/7 for emergencies.
Will changing my mailbox lock mess up my mail delivery?
No. We only change the lock on your own compartment door. Your carrier uses a USPS arrow lock, a master lock that opens the whole panel. Only the postal service handles that lock, so we leave it untouched. Your carrier opens the panel the same way tomorrow.