What is needed to duplicate a car key?

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Phillips
07/30/25 10:49am
To duplicate a car key, if it's your own vehicle, you only need to bring your ID card, driver's license, and vehicle registration certificate to prove ownership. If it's not your car, you'll need a signed authorization letter from the vehicle owner along with a copy of their ID card. Reasons for presenting documentation: Legitimate car lock institutions are professional automotive organizations registered with the industry and commerce administration and filed with the public security bureau. To ensure vehicle security and protect owners' rights, all technicians from Car Lock Bao must verify the vehicle's legality. When seeking car lock opening or key duplication services, always confirm whether the shop has proper business registration and necessary certification documents. Service duration: For ordinary car keys, such as those for common models like Lavida or Camry, the entire process from technician dispatch to completion typically takes one to two hours. For more technically challenging cases or certain special models like newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles, if direct duplication isn't possible, the key can only be obtained from the original manufacturer.
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