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Car Key Duplication in Silver Spring, MD

A spare car key made from the one you have, cut and programmed on site. A mobile technician comes to you, and you get a quote and an honest ETA on the call. We work 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.

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Reviewed by the Master Locksmith team · Updated September 30, 2026
Locksmith cutting a duplicate key on a portable key machine

Most people don't think about a spare until the last key is gone, and by then it's the slow, expensive route. Copying a key while you still have one is far simpler. Master Locksmith makes spare car keys in Silver Spring and the neighborhoods around it, from older metal keys to transponder keys, remote head keys and push button smart keys. We copy the cut from your key, then clone or program the chip so the spare starts the car and doesn't just open the doors.

Hardware store kiosks can copy the metal on some keys, but many can't handle the chip, laser cut blades or remotes. Those are exactly the keys we duplicate, for drivers and motorcycle riders across Montgomery and Prince George's counties, DC, Baltimore and Northern Virginia. We're open 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, at (301) 888-5152.

Why Get a Spare Car Key Now

A spare costs much less than a replacement made after every key is lost, and it takes one small worry off your list.

  • Chip Keys That Start the CarA key cut without programming may open the doors but won't start the engine. We program or clone the transponder so your spare works like the original.
  • Remote Buttons Programmed TooFor remote head and flip keys, we program the lock and unlock buttons along with the chip, so the spare is a true second key.
  • Laser Cut Keys CopiedSide cut high security keys need precise equipment. We cut them carefully so they turn smoothly in the door and the ignition.
  • At Your Home or WorkWe come to you. For most models there's no need to drive to a dealer, leave the car or wait for a key to be ordered.
  • More Than One SpareNew driver in the house, or a second person using the car? We can make several spares in the same visit.

How Car Key Duplication Works

  1. Call or send a request

    Call (301) 888-5152 and tell us the year, make and model, plus what your current key looks like, or send the same details through the form.

  2. Get a clear quote

    You get the full price for the spare, programming included, before the visit.

  3. A technician heads your way

    A technician meets you at your car with blanks, a key machine and programming tools.

  4. The work itself

    We copy the cut from your key and program or clone the chip and remote to your car.

  5. Testing before we finish

    We test the spare and your original in the doors, the trunk and the ignition to make sure both still work.

  6. Before we leave

    You leave with a working spare. Keep it somewhere safe, and not on the same ring as the original.

We check a government-issued photo ID before we open anything or make a key: what ID we ask for.

Car Key Types We Duplicate

Here's how duplication works for each common type of car key.

Basic Metal Keys

Older metal keys with no chip. We copy the cut from your key and test it in the door and the ignition. The quickest spare to make.

Chip Keys

We copy the blade, then either clone your key's chip or add the new key to the car through the diagnostic port, depending on the vehicle.

Flip Key Spares

We cut the folding blade to match yours and program both the chip and the remote buttons in the new flip key.

Remote Head Keys

Key and remote in one piece. We cut the blade and program both parts, so your spare locks, unlocks and starts the car.

Proximity Smart Keys

For push button start cars, we program an additional smart key while your working key is present, which is far simpler than replacing a lost one.

Fobik Spares

The fobs that plug into the dash on many Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram models. We program a spare to your vehicle using the Fobik you already have.

Laser Cut and Sidewinder Keys

Keys with a groove running along the side of the blade. We trace your key and cut the groove on a machine built for these keys, then program the chip.

Extra Remote Fobs

Separate lock and unlock remotes. We program an extra remote to your car so each driver can carry one.

Thinking of buying a key or remote online to save money? Compare the part number or FCC ID with your current key and ask us before you order. Used and mismatched remotes often can't be programmed.

What affects the cost of a car key duplicate?

  • Your car

    Make, model and year, and features such as double locking doors or a sensitive alarm.

  • Where it’s parked

    A street, a driveway, a parking garage or a gated lot.

  • Locked in or lost

    If the keys are gone, a new key is a separate job and we quote it on the same call.

  • Anything else we find

    A broken key in the lock, for example. We explain it and give you the price before doing anything.

You get the price before we drive out. Nothing extra appears once the work starts.

More detail: What affects the cost of a car key replacement.

Locked out or lost key: which service do you need?

Car lockoutCar key replacement
Your situationThe keys are inside the car or the trunkThe keys are lost, stolen or broken
What we doOpen the door with automotive entry toolsCut and program a new key on site
Have readyPhoto ID, make, model, year and locationPhoto ID, make, model and year
Service pageCar lockoutCar key replacement

Spare Keys for Most Major Vehicle Brands

Most major vehicle brands. Pick yours for brand details.

Where do we offer this service?

We’re based in Silver Spring and cover Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia. Choose your area for local details:

Car Key Duplication Questions

Can I get a car key copied at a hardware store?

Some basic keys, yes. Many stores can't cut laser keys or program chips and remotes, so the copy may open the door but not start the car.

Does the car need to be there?

For most keys with a chip or remote, yes, because the spare is programmed to the car. We come to wherever it's parked, so you don't have to drive anywhere.

Is a spare cheaper than replacing a lost key?

Yes. Copying a working key takes fewer steps than making one when every key is lost, and the price reflects that.

Related services

Car lockoutKeys locked inside the car.Trunk lockoutKeys in the trunk or a trunk that will not open.Car key replacementNew keys when the old ones are gone.Car key programmingTransponder keys, smart keys and fobs.

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Need help with car key duplicate?

Want a spare car key? Tell us the year, make and model at (301) 888-5152, and we'll quote the key before we come out.

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