Need an extra mailbox key? Whether you're sharing access with a roommate, managing a rental property, or simply want a backup in case of emergency, duplicating a mailbox key is a smart and affordable solution. At Mailbox Lock Cedar Park, we provide fast, mobile mailbox key duplication services for homes, apartments, cluster boxes, and commercial properties. If your key type is compatible, we’ll cut you a duplicate on-site or advise you on lock replacement if a copy isn’t possible. We're fully licensed, bonded, and equipped to handle USPS-approved and private mailbox locks in the Cedar Park area.
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There are plenty of practical reasons to make a spare mailbox key. Families often need more than one key to share access. Property owners may require backup keys for tenant turnover. Businesses with shared mailboxes benefit from having copies for different staff.
Here are common scenarios:
We help Cedar Park residents and landlords duplicate keys quickly and legally.
Mailbox keys vary depending on the box type and the authority that manages it. These are the most common:
For more on servicing community mailboxes, check out our Cluster Mailbox Installation and Repair guide.
In many cases, yes. If the key is for a lock you own (such as on a post-mounted mailbox or a wall box), we can copy it using our mobile cutting equipment. Most keys are flat metal types, but some require a specialized blank or machine.
If the lock belongs to USPS, duplication is prohibited. Instead, we can help replace the lock if you’re authorized.
If you’ve lost your mailbox key and have no spare, don’t panic. Our team can unlock most mailboxes without damaging the box itself. We then install a brand new lock and provide you with new keys—see our mailbox lock service for details.
It's also a great time to get extra keys made to avoid future lockouts.
Mailbox key duplication is usually very affordable. In Cedar Park, here’s what to expect:
If your key can’t be duplicated, our locksmith may recommend a full lock change. We’ll explain all your options and pricing before we do anything.
If your mailbox is owned by USPS, you do not legally own the lock or key. Duplicating that key is not permitted, and you’ll need to file a request for replacement. For private locks installed by homeowners or landlords, you have full authority to duplicate the key or replace the lock as needed.
Apartment tenants should always check their lease or contact management to confirm what’s allowed. We can help you work with your landlord to determine legal next steps if duplication isn’t possible.
More security tips? Read about protecting your mailbox from theft in Cedar Park.
If it’s a private mailbox key, yes. USPS-issued keys cannot be duplicated legally.
That’s a request, not a law. Many locksmiths will still copy these if you prove ownership.
Usually under 10 minutes per key on-site.
Yes, we offer mobile key duplication throughout Cedar Park the same day you call.
Yes, as long as they are not USPS-controlled. See our Cluster Mailbox Service page for details.
We offer full lock replacement services for damaged or worn locks.
Yes. If it doesn’t work, we’ll re-cut it or recommend a better solution.
Of course. Just let us know how many you need when we arrive.
No. We come to your location and duplicate your key on the spot.
Not for USPS boxes. For private boxes, we’ll remove and replace the lock and give you new keys.
