Trade association

Master Locksmiths Association

The UK's main trade body for locksmiths — an unregulated trade where vetting matters. MLA-approved companies are inspected, their locksmiths exam-tested, and staff criminal-record checked.

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155tradespeople with a MLA record in the public data we track

Based on public register and directory records collected up to 6 Jul 2026. Not an official membership count.

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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current MLA status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company record in one place.

Where MLA holders are

  • UK26 on record
  • London24 on record
  • Cheshire7 on record
  • Surrey7 on record
  • Essex6 on record
  • West Yorkshire5 on record
  • Dorset4 on record
  • East Sussex4 on record
  • Kent4 on record
  • Devon3 on record

Trades that hold it

Locksmith · 147Security Systems / CCTV · 3Security Systems / CCTV · 1Builder · 1

MLA holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current MLA record and have customer reviews we can show — a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is Master Locksmiths Association?

The UK's main trade body for locksmiths — an unregulated trade where vetting matters. MLA-approved companies are inspected, their locksmiths exam-tested, and staff criminal-record checked. (Trade association.)

How many tradespeople hold Master Locksmiths Association?

We track 155 tradespeople with a Master Locksmiths Association record, based on register and listing data collected up to 6 Jul 2026. This reflects the public records we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

How do I check whether a specific trader holds Master Locksmiths Association?

Check the official register at https://www.locksmiths.co.uk/find-a-locksmith/, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders — profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public records say, with dates — a listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.