Car Key Duplication and Spare Car Keys in Houston, TX
Down to one key? A spare made from the key you already have is the cheapest car key you will ever buy. We copy chip keys, flip keys and smart fobs at your car.
- 24/7 Availability
- Licensed & Insured
- No-Surprise Pricing
The Service
Car Key Duplication, Done Right
Copying a car key you still have costs far less than replacing the last one after it is gone, because we can read your existing key instead of starting from nothing. Most cars built since the late 1990s use a chip key, so a spare has to be cut to match the blade and programmed so the car accepts its chip. A copy that is only cut will open the door and still won't start the engine.
Forge Locksmith makes spare keys at your car anywhere inside the 610 Loop: basic chip keys, laser-cut keys, flip keys and remote-head keys, and push-to-start smart fobs. Bring the key you have, and we test the new one in the door, the ignition and the remote before we leave.
- 24/7
- Availability
- 2,500+
- Customers served
- 5.0★
- Rating
TX DPS B31140101
Copied From Your Key
When You Need Car Key Duplication
- Your car came with only one key
- Two drivers share a car and one key
- Your only key is worn and barely turns
- A kiosk copy unlocks the door but won't start the car
- You want a spare fob before a road trip
- You are about to sell or hand down a car and want two keys with it
How It Works
Simple, transparent, and the same every time — no surprises at any step.
Tell us the year, make and model
That tells us your key type and the price. Most spares are quoted on the phone.
We come to your car with your key
The technician meets you at the car and checks your ID and proof of ownership before copying any key.
Cut and program
We cut the new blade to match your key and program the chip or fob to your car, usually in 30 to 60 minutes on site.
Test everything
We check the new key in the door, the ignition or start button, and the remote buttons, then hand you both keys.
Why Choose Forge Locksmith
We're a local, licensed and insured Houston locksmith — based downtown, available 24/7, with 2,500+ customers served. Every job is priced on-site before work begins, handled by a trained technician, and backed by a workmanship warranty.
Honest, No-Surprise Pricing
Your technician assesses the job and confirms the complete price with you on-site — before any work begins. No work starts without your approval. Final pricing depends on the service type, lock condition, vehicle make/model, hardware needed, and time of day.
Your Security Comes First
For vehicle, home, or business lockouts, proof of ownership or authorization may be required. It's how we make sure the only person we let in is the person who belongs in.
Car Key Duplication FAQs
How much does a spare car key cost in Houston?
A spare basic chip key typically costs $100 to $200, a flip key or remote-head key $150 to $300, and a push-to-start smart key $250 to $500. Copying a key you have is cheaper than making one from scratch. For an old metal key with no chip, a hardware store copy for a few dollars is usually the better deal.
Why doesn't my kiosk copy start the car?
Because the chip wasn't copied or programmed. The blade turns the lock, but the car's anti-theft system only starts the engine when it recognizes the chip. We program the new key's chip to your car so it does both.
Can you copy a push-to-start key fob?
Yes, for most makes and models. A smart fob isn't cut and copied like a metal key; it is programmed to your car as an additional key. A few of the newest models still need dealer software, and we will tell you up front if yours is one of them.
Do I need to bring the car?
No, we come to it. The car has to be there because the new key is programmed to it, and you need your current key, a photo ID and your registration, title or insurance card.
Car Key Duplication Across the Houston Area
This service is available throughout our coverage area, including:
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