Replace Your PADI Scuba Certification Card
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Order Online
For the fastest delivery, order a replacement card online using a credit card and digital photo. Choose from a series of eye-catching designs to appear on the front of your card:
(Availability varies)
- Project AWARE Certification Cards $30 US plus a $10 US donation
Show the world that you’re passionate about protecting underwater environments. Order a Project AWARE certification card and donate at least $10 US. For more information about projects which are funded by your donations, visit the Project AWARE website.
(Availability varies)
Submersible C-Cards $35 US
Never leave home without your certification card again! Order a submersible certification card and attach it to your BCD and you’ll always have your certification information when you go diving. Plus, it’ll help you identify your equipment even easier. (Availability varies) Please allow two to three weeks for processing plus mail delivery time.
Do you need your certification card by the weekend?
Priority processing and overnight mail service is available. You will need to order your card online and contact the PADI Customer Service Department before 9:30AM (PST) the next business day by calling 800 729 7234 (US and Canada),
+1 949 858 7234, ext. 2430.
Please note that overnight delivery is not available on weekends or holidays.
Order by Mail
To order by mail, download the replacement card form (PDF) and mail it along with your photo and a $35 US processing fee to:
PADI
Replacement Card Processing
30151 Tomas Street
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
USA
Please add $15 US for priority processing. (This is for processing the request only and does not include priority shipping).
Check with your local post office for priority shipping fees. Below is an estimate:
DHL $23.00
Express Mail $19.00
Fedex Envelope $20.00
Fedex Envelope - Hawaii & Alaska $23.00
UPS Envelope - Residential $10.00
UPS Envelope - Hawaii & Alaska - Residential $27.30
UPS Envelope - Commercial $ 6.00
UPS Envelope - Hawaii & Alaska - Commercial $22.68
If you’ve recently changed your name please provide copies of any legal documents reflecting the change.
If you have difficulty downloading or printing the replacement card form (PDF), contact your local PADI Dive Shop or Resort to help you replace your card.
You may also need to order a replacement card, by mail if:
- You've changed your name (include a copy of legal documentation). *
- You are upgrading from any PADI Junior Diver certification. *
Problem with your new certification card?
If there is a spelling error or other problem with your new certification card, please contact the PADI Customer Service Department 800 729 7234 (US and Canada), +1 949 858 7234, ext. 2430.
Waiting for your certification card to arrive?
You can typically expect your certification card to arrive just a couple of weeks from the time your dive center or resort submits the paperwork. If you’ve been waiting for more than a month, contact the PADI Customer Service Department at 800 729 7234 (US and Canada), +1 949 858 7234, ext. 2430 or your local dive shop or resort.
Enriched Air Certified?
If you have an EANx certification and are replacing an Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue, or Master Scuba Diver certification, we will automatically include a reference on the card regarding your EANx certification.
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