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Office Key Issue Form

An office key issue form records which physical keys, for main doors, shutters, cabinets, store rooms or drawers, are given to an employee, along with key numbers, whether duplicates exist and any opening or closing duties. Admin uses it to keep control over who can open what.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

OFFICE KEY ISSUE FORM

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]
Premises / Branch:
[Work Location]
Issue Type:
Permanent / Temporary (leave cover) / Replacement

Key Holder

Name[Employee Name]
Employee ID[Employee ID]
Designation[Designation]
Department[Department]
Mobile Number[Mobile Number]
Temporary period (if applicable)[DD/MM/YYYY] to [DD/MM/YYYY]

Keys Issued

Key No. / Tag CodeLock / Door / CabinetCopies IssuedDuplicate Held ByCondition
[Key Number]Main entrance / shutter[Number][Admin Name][Condition]
[Key Number]Store room / record room[Number][Admin Name][Condition]
[Key Number]Cabinet / pedestal [Seat Number][Number][Admin Name][Condition]
[Key Number][Other Lock][Number][Admin Name][Condition]

Opening and Closing Duty (if assigned)

Opening time[HH:MM]
Closing time[HH:MM]
Alarm code issued separately: Yes / No
Back-up key holder[Employee Name]

Key Holder Undertaking

  1. I will keep the keys safely and not leave them on desks, in drawers or in vehicles.
  2. I will not lend the keys or allow anyone else to make copies.
  3. I will make no duplicate key without written approval from Admin.
  4. I will lock the premises properly and check shutters, windows and power switches at closing.
  5. I will report loss of any key immediately so that the lock can be changed if required.
  6. I will return all keys on exit, transfer, end of leave cover or when asked.

Approval

ApproverNameSignatureDate
Reporting Manager[Reporting Manager][Signature][DD/MM/YYYY]
Admin / Branch Head (sensitive areas)[Admin Name][Signature][DD/MM/YYYY]

I acknowledge receipt of the keys listed above and accept responsibility for their safe custody.

Key Holder
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
Issued by
[Admin Name]
Administration
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Key number or tag and the exact lock it opens
  • Number of copies issued and duplicates held by admin
  • Opening and closing responsibilities, if any
  • Approval for keys to sensitive areas
  • No-duplication rule
  • Loss reporting and lock change process

When to use it

  • Assigning opening and closing duty for a branch or shop
  • Giving a store-keeper keys to the store room
  • Issuing pedestal or cabinet keys to staff
  • Handing over keys when the regular key holder goes on leave

How to customise this template

  1. 1Number and tag every key before using the form
  2. 2List the doors, shutters and cabinets in your premises
  3. 3Add opening and closing timings for branch staff
  4. 4Name who holds the master or duplicate keys
  5. 5Add a temporary handover section for leave cover

HR tips

  • Never write the lock location on the key tag itself; use a code
  • Keep a sealed duplicate set with a senior person
  • Change the lock if a key to a sensitive area is lost
  • Record temporary handovers too, not just permanent issues

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Frequently asked questions

Why maintain a key issue form?+

It shows who holds each key at any time, which helps security, avoids blame when something goes missing, and makes exit clearance easy.

Should employees be allowed to duplicate office keys?+

No. Duplicates should be made only by admin with approval and recorded in the key register.

What if an office key is lost?+

The holder should inform admin immediately. For main doors, cash rooms or stores, the lock is usually changed and new keys issued.