Minute Key

4.3
19 reviews

About

Locksmith
Minute Key is the nation's industry leader in key services, offering quality locksmith and key copying solutions. Whether you are locked out and need an emergency locksmith or need to schedule an appointment with a locksmith to fix, install or repair a lock, call 984-363-6499. One of our 24-hour certified locksmiths will be dispatched to you as soon as you need them. If you need a key duplicate for your house, business, or car, go to our self-serve kiosk located within Lowe's in Chapel Hill for an affordable, secure, and accurate key copy. Minute Key is there when you need us the most, whether you need a key copy, key fob, or assistance in a lockout. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Location

Minute Key
1801 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC
27514, United States

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    AT
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    Bought used car with one key that only works in ignition but won’t unlock doors, dealer wanted $90 and regular cut key in the store didn’t work either. Thought I try minute key, cost $30 and took 9 days to arrive but luckily worked great in all doors. So highly recommend this option if you have older car that doesn’t need programming and you’re not in a hurry.
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    Gale Adland
    Mar 21, 2024
    3.0
    I made a copy of a key using Minute Key at Home Depot in Durham. The key did not open the lock I made it for. I returned the key, and headed to Lowes - where I made another copy of the key in the Minute Key kiosk there. That key worked fine. Since all you ido is insert the key and wait, it certainly feels like the machine in Home Depot does not work well. So - 1 star for the kiosk in HD, and 5 stars for the kiosk in Lowes.
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    Carlton Wells
    Dec 17, 2021
    4.0
    Except for the annoying constant up-selling tactics, the experience was good and the keys worked fine.
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    Sheila Cook
    Jun 28, 2021
    5.0
    Minute key is by far THE BEST! Fast, accurate and fairly priced.
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    Dr. Brian Glover
    Mar 5, 2021
    5.0
    A wonderful piece of technology, I would highly recommend. I had three duplicate keys made up at their kiosk in Lowes at Chapel Hill, NC, and I couldn't be happier with the results. All three fit perfectly into my office door. I do have one minor suggestion for an improvement though. When I was 15 years old, I worked part time in a hardware store, and one of my responsibilities was to fabricate duplicate keys for customers, so I do have some background in this subject. I did notice that when I received my three keys from Minute Key, they each had small burs still attached to them. They easily flaked off with the aid of a flat screwdriver that I procured from a nearby shelf. Really not a big deal at all, but my suggestion for future kiosks would be to consider installing a small slot that the finished keys could be inserted into. The internal side would house a deburring brush, something I remember doing to all the finished keys back in the day. A couple in and outs and your finished product would be flawless. Just a thought, it's still a wonderful device, and I loved not having to track down a clueless store employee (like I was so many years ago) to make them for me. Thanks!

Frequently Asked Questions About Minute Key

What services does Minute Key offer?

Minute Key offers key copying for buildings, cars, padlocks, offices, and standard keys, as well as 24-hour emergency locksmith services, lock installation, repair, rekeying, and car key reprogramming.

What are the operating hours of Minute Key in Chapel Hill, NC?

Minute Key is open Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Saturday from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.