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MLA Membership Categories

What Levels of Membership are available?

As the UK’s largest trade association for locksmiths, the Master Locksmiths Association comprises the following membership categories that you can join.

Those looking to become an MLA member have the option of different membership categories.

MLA membership is for individuals & companies. If you’re looking to become a locksmith or a trading company looking to progress your business, we have the various levels of membership.

MLA PERSONAL MEMBERSHIP – REGISTERED & QML MEMBERSHIP

1. REGISTERED MEMBERSHIP:

Registered membership is entry level into the MLA and suitable for all levels of experience:

Why Join

Become a member of the UK’s largest trade association for locksmiths

Requirements

For those looking to become a locksmith or already trading as a locksmith.
Standard Level DBS Check
2 References

Progression

Personal members can go onto become QML members (Qualified Master Locksmiths )

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Have a question about membership? Want to know what category is the best for you, contact our membership team below.

2. QML MEMBERSHIP – Work Towards MLA Approved Company Membership

QML Membership is the next step of membership to becoming an Approved Company.

Why Join

QML member = ‘Qualified Master Locksmith’

Requirements

Standard Level DBS Check
2 References
Locksmith must have first passed the MLA Qualification, to become a QML member

Progression

QML Members can go on to become an MLA Approved Company Member.

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Have a question about QML membership? Find out more about QML membership by contacting our membership team below.

Freephone 01327 262 255
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MLA APPROVED COMPANY MEMBERSHIP
Company Listing on our Site + Use of MLA Logo

Approved Company Membership is awarded to locksmith companies having successfully undergone an inspection by the Association’s Inspectorate.

This is the `trading’ sector of the Association and its membership is promoted to the public, police, insurers, Government and all potential customers.

Display MLA Logo on Website + Van

Full use of the MLA Approved Company logo on your website/van/shop etc…

Your Own Locksmith Listing on MLA Website

All MLA approved locksmiths have their own locksmith profile on our website.

Every MLA Approved Company can be found on our Find a Locksmith page.

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Have a question about becoming MLA Approved? Find out how approved company membership can benefit your business by contacting us below:

MLA AFFILIATE MEMBER
Use of MLA Logo + Direct Access to MLA Members

Affiliate Membership is for Companies, Manufacturers and/or Distributors of materials, equipment or services to, or in connection with, the locksmithing industry and who wish to support the Aims and Objectives of the Association.

Membership can only be awarded to Trading Names/Companies and not to Groups or Holding Companies.
A representative must be nominated; this representative having one vote on behalf of the Affiliate.
All communications will normally be directed to the representative.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application forms.

Affiliates will be authorised to display the MLA Affiliate member Logo on any advertisement, letterhead or other media displaying the Affiliate’s name.

The MLA Affiliate Division includes such well-known names as Mul-T-Lock, Yale, Union, Era, Abloy, Banham and Bramah.