This page exists because people search by the ZIP code on their mail. Fair enough. But nobody gets locked out of a post office box in the way they get locked out of a house, and a locksmith cannot drive to a ZIP code that only covers boxes at the post office.
What matters is the street address of the door, car or cabinet. Give that when you call. If you run a small business or a home office that uses a 94039 box, the work happens at your shop, studio or home, wherever in Mountain View that is.
Small offices with a box address
Many sole traders and small firms use a P.O. box to keep a home address private, or because a suite door has no mail slot. Those offices still have locks that wear out. Common requests:
- Rekeying when an employee or contractor leaves with a key
- A key system where the front door key also opens the back office
- Deadbolt fitting on a door that only had a latch
- Opening a file cabinet or desk drawer when the key is gone
- Lockouts from the office itself
What the locksmith cannot touch
The box at the post office belongs to the Postal Service, and so does its lock. Lost your box key? That goes through the post office counter, not a locksmith. Nothing to do with lock skill. It is federal property.
Paperwork tip
When you book, the invoice will come from the contractor who does the job. If you need receipts for your bookkeeping, ask for them to show your business name and the box address. Easy to request up front, awkward to chase later.
Before you call
Have three things ready: the street address where the work is needed, a contact number that will be answered, and a short description of the lock. A photo of the lock face or brand stamp helps the dispatcher price a rekey or lock change more accurately. If someone else will meet the locksmith at the office, give their name too, so the visit isn't held up at the door.
