Membership Categories

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP (Requires background check.) Persons actively engaged in the locksmith/access control industry for a minimum of two years and have achieved one of ALOA’s recognized program designations, and can provide at least two of the following items:
1. Sponsored by an Active ALOA member or a local locksmith association;
2. Character reference from two locksmith/access control industry related sources;
3. Proof of employment in the locksmith/access control industry.

PROBATIONARY MEMBERSHIP (Requires background check.) Persons undergoing training to qualify as an Active member who have not earned one of ALOA’s recognized program designations. No person shall be a Probationary member for more than three years.

ALLIED MEMBERSHIP Persons who have a position in the locksmith/access control industry that relates to locksmiths, meets requirements 1 and 3 of Active Membership and cannot qualify for any other class of membership.

COMPANY MEMBERSHIP (Requires background check.) Companies actively involved in the locksmith/access control industry, employing more than one employee, may elect to pay dues as a company member (company will “own” membership) which provides limited benefits to multiple employees for a reduction in overall membership dues for the company.