Key Services in Hammond, IN

Our typical response time in Hammond is 105–130 minutes — approximately 118 miles from our Kokomo dispatch center. We dispatch immediately upon your call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (855) 633-0750 for the fastest response.

Yes. Affordable Locksmith provides key services service to Hammond and the surrounding Lake County area. We are based in Kokomo, Indiana and serve all of central Indiana including Hammond. Call (855) 633-0750 any time.

Standard house key duplication costs $2–$6. Car key duplication (metal blade only, no chip) costs $5–$15. Transponder key cutting and programming costs $80–$175. High-security key cutting (Medeco, Mul-T-Lock) costs $25–$75. We cut keys on-site with precision equipment and test every cut.

Yes. A licensed locksmith with the proper equipment can decode a vehicle's key code from the VIN, then cut a new key without the original. This is called key code cutting. It is the standard method when all keys are lost and is significantly less expensive than towing to a dealership.

Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and other restricted-keyway keys can only be duplicated by authorized dealers with the proper cutting equipment and key ownership verification. As authorized locksmiths, we can duplicate these keys with proper ID and authorization documentation.

Common causes of a non-working key copy: (1) The original key was worn and the copy was cut from worn measurements. (2) The wrong key blank was used. (3) The cut depths are off by a fraction. Bring both the original and copy to us — we can re-cut the copy precisely or use code-based cutting to get the exact specifications.