ALOA
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Do not join ALOA
Active Membership
Persons who have been actively engaged in the locksmith/security industry for a
minimum of two (2) years and can provide the following: (a) character reference from
two (2) locksmith/security industry-related sources; (b) character reference from
local locksmith association or locksmith supplier; and (c) proof of employment in
the locksmith/security industry.
Probationary Membership
Persons who have not been actively engaged in the locksmith/security industry for a
minimum of two (2) years and cannot provide the following: (a) character reference
from two (2) locksmith/security industry-related sources; (b) character reference
from local locksmith association or locksmith supplier; and (c) proof of employment
in the locksmith/security industry. No person shall be a Probationary member for
more than three (3) years.
Probationary Membership – No Sponsorship Required
Persons undergoing training that are new to the industry and do not know any Active
member for sponsorship. Probationary period extended from
90 days to one (1) year. Probationary status lifted if sponsor acquired within year.
Must obtain license if residing in State requiring licensure. A second
background check will be performed by ALOA after 2 years of the 3 year maximum term.
Any violation of ALOA Code of Ethics during probationary
period will result in immediate termination of membership.
Allied Membership
Persons whose position in the locksmith/access control industry relates to
locksmiths, and cannot qualify for any other class of membership.
Apprentice Membership
Persons actively engaged in or recently graduated from an ALOA recognized training
facility for the purpose of learning the locksmith/access
control industry. Must provide a copy of Certificate of Completion or proof of
training if still engaged in training. There is no sponsorship required
for Apprentice Membership. Applicants will go through a background check. Apprentice
Membership is good for 2 years at which time membership
must be converted to Active Membership or terminated.
IAIL
International Association of Investigative Locksmiths
Membership
Must be an ALOA Member in order to join the IAIL.
IAAL
International Association of Automotive Locksmiths Membership
Do not join IAAL
Check only one box from the categories listed below:
Active Membership
Persons actively involved in the Automotive Locksmith industry for a minimum of 2
years and having verifiable business relations in good standing with an Industry
recognized supplier of Automotive Locksmith supplies and tools and having achieved
the ALOA recognized Certified Automotive Locksmith (CAL) credential.
Probationary Membership
Persons undergoing training to qualify as an Active member, who have not received one
of ALOA’s recognized program designations.No person
shall be a probationary member for more than three years.
Allied Membership
Persons whose position in the locksmith/access control industry relates to
locksmiths, and cannot qualify for any other class of membership.
Add-on Membership
Application Fees
An application fee and the appropriate dues must accompany the application in order for
processing to begin. The dues amount
for residents of the US and US Territories include a $30 Legislative Assessment Fee
($280 Dues and $30 Legislative Assessment
Fee = $310). Application Fees Schedule:
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Applicants from countries not listed must submit background check and report from
local Law Enforcement with application.
Note: Your application will be processed with a 90 day waiting
period.
Any institutional locksmith not using his/her work address must submit a letter from
employer stating that you are an institutional locksmith.
I understand and consent that in the course of reviewing this application ALOA may review
publically available information for the
purpose of verifying the information submitted and do a background check.
I certify that all statements are true and, if accepted as a member, I agree to abide by
the rules, regulations, and Bylaws of ALOA,
and further agree to adopt the Code of Ethics of ALOA as my own, and adhere to it to the
best of my ability. Should my membership
be discontinued, I agree to return my membership card and cease use of all ALOA
insignia.
Signature (typing in your full legal name constitues a signature)
Dues, Contributions, Gifts are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income
tax purposes. Dues payments are deductible
as an ordinary and necessary business expense. However, please note that the Legislative
Assessment Fee and donations
made to the Legislative Action Network ARE NOT deductible as a charitable gift or business
expense.