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MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY

To become a member of the National Capital Area Locksmith Institute candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Student membership candidates must be currently enrolled in the locksmith course at Prince George’s Community College (PGCC).

  • Regular membership candidates must meet one of the following:

    • A former student who completed the locksmith course at PGCC;

    • Actively working as a locksmith or as an owner or member of a locksmithing company;

    • Actively working as a manufacturer’s or distributor’s representative; or

    • A former or retired locksmith or hardware industry owner/representative/employee.

  • All candidates must pass a background check. To obtain the necessary forms please email trades@pgcc.com.

  • The fee for the background screening is $85.00.

  • Once a candidate passes screening they will be eligible to become a member of NCALI and the $85.00 screening fee will cover the current years membership dues.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • NCALI membership includes access to our membership meetings (in-person or via online video conferencing) and our full library of digital content—videos, courses, resources, and any new material we release while you're a member.

  • To remain an active member a student membership must be upgraded to a regular membership after completion of the locksmithing course and the end of the current membership period.

  • Yes! We’re are a member supported organization and regularly add content that is produced by and for the sole benefit of active members.

  • Memberships is for a one year period beginning January 1 and ending December 31 of each year.. Memberships do not renew automatically.