What to know
- Retrace the last places you used the keys and check bags, vehicles, pockets and the property itself.
- If the keys may have been stolen, treat the situation as a security problem rather than simply a replacement-key problem.
- If the keys identify your home address, consider re-keying or replacing the relevant lock.
- For vehicles, check whether you have a spare and whether your insurer, breakdown provider or vehicle manufacturer offers key assistance.
- Use the live search on this site to identify nearby locksmith businesses, then confirm their capabilities, price and arrival time directly.
Practical takeaway
If you are unsure whether the keys are lost or stolen, err on the side of protecting the property.