According to a locksmith, if the key is to an older house in The Villages, they can make a duplicate key because the key blank is no longer covered by a patent. But, if the house is relatively new, the key blank is under patent and cannot be duplicated. The mailbox locks are owned by the USPS, so that is why you need to get the lock replaced by the USPS, and they do not offer additional keys. However, it is my understanding that you are supposed to get 3 keys with a new lock.
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