Aegis Locksmiths

Can all locks be rekeyed?

Many traditional locks can be rekeyed, especially pin‑tumbler locks commonly found on residential doors. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work, without replacing the entire lock.

However, some locks cannot be rekeyed, including:
🔺Damaged or heavily worn locksv
🔺Certain low‑cost, non‑rekeyable lock designs
🔺Electronic or digital locks without mechanical cylinders
🔺Locks with sealed or proprietary cylinders

In some cases, replacing the lock is a better option than rekeying, especially if security needs have changed or hardware is outdated.