Four levels. One community. Existing members can register without paying.
Complimentary for life for members whose membership began before 09/18/26, who never paid dues. If you hold more than one certification, add each number. The date and sequence stay the same; only the prefix changes. To qualify you must upload your PROLOA certificate(s). Without an uploaded certificate, you join with regular paid dues instead.
Employed as an apprentice under an established locksmith business, or enrolled in an approved training program. Must be eligible for Full Membership within 2 years.
Employed in the locksmith industry as a locksmith and no longer an apprentice.
Distributors, manufacturers, and sales individuals pertaining to the locksmith industry.
Honorable service in staff positions, or 10 or more years of membership. Upon approval of staff.
Honorary Lifetime: PROLOA may award an Honorary Lifetime membership at no cost, by board approval.
There is no application fee. PROLOA absorbs card processing fees, so members pay the listed price. Dues are not refundable. Lifetime dues may be paid in full or in 3 monthly payments of $433, by link from staff after approval. Pay online for dues, test fees and class bundles.
Honorary Lifetime membership. The PROLOA board may award an Honorary Lifetime membership at no cost to a person it chooses to honor, such as for outstanding service to the profession or to PROLOA. It is by board approval only and cannot be bought. Honorary Lifetime members have the same benefits as Lifetime members and are bound by the Code of Ethics.
Complimentary for life for members whose membership began before 09/18/26, who never paid dues. Staff verify those numbers against the member roster. A certificate upload is required to qualify.
Your membership number is permanent. It uses the format PREFIX-MMDDYY-NN, written as X-XXXXXX-XX or XX-XXXXXX-XX: the initials of your certification, your join date, and that day's sequence number. Apprentices start with A, in the format X-XXXXXX-XX. The date and sequence stay the same for life. Only the prefix follows your certification: the A changes to the level's initials once a level is earned, and if you hold more than one certification each gets its own prefix, in the format X-XXXXXX-XX or XX-XXXXXX-XX.
Outside credits will be evaluated for equivalent. Members submit certificates and transcripts from other associations, classes, and training in My Credits after logging in. Staff review the proof and award equivalent credits if they are approved.
Not sure which level fits? Contact us. Annual dues renew each year, with renewal reminders by email. Lifetime dues do not renew.
| Benefit | Apprentice | Full | Associate | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certification track | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ |
| Outside credits evaluated for equivalent | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ |
| Discounted courses | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Online testing | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ |
| Newsletter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Membership certificate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Photo membership ID card | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
🔒 Privacy: PROLOA does not publish a public member directory. Member records are kept in a private back office.
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