The mark consists of a shield design containing four parts separated by a yellow border. The top left portion of the shield design includes a red background and a white lock with black shading and the black letters "I.L.A."; the top right portion of the shield includes a blue background with a green snake with a red eye and yellow spots surrounding a brown stick, a white scroll with black shading and a red ribbon, and a white gear and a black gear; the bottom left portion of the shield includes a blue background with two yellow keys; the bottom right portion of the shield includes a red background with a white combination lock with black numbers and the black letters "ILA". The shield design is within a black circle. There is a white circle border with a black outline that contains the words "Institutional Locksmiths' Association Since 1983" in black.