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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335traders with an MLA entry in the public data we track

Based on public register entries and source listings collected up to 11 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 details in one place.

Where MLA holders are

  • London37 entries tracked
  • Essex24 entries tracked
  • Surrey13 entries tracked
  • Cheshire13 entries tracked
  • Hertfordshire13 entries tracked
  • Kent12 entries tracked
  • West Yorkshire11 entries tracked
  • Lancashire8 entries tracked
  • Leicestershire7 entries tracked
  • Merseyside7 entries tracked

Trades that hold it

Locksmith · 325Security Systems / CCTV · 5

MLA holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current MLA entry and have customer reviews we can show. This is 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 traders hold Master Locksmiths Association?

We track 335 traders with a Master Locksmiths Association entry, based on register and listing data collected up to 11 Jul 2026. This reflects the public entries 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 sources 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.