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We currently do not process replacement card orders for customers residing in Japan. To order please contact  PADI Asia Pacific Japan: 1-20-1, Ebisu- Minami Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0022, Japan or call +81 3 5721 1731, Fax +81 3 5721 1731, email [email protected].

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To purchase a replacement card for someone else, contact a PADI Dive Shop.

PADI AWARE choices will automatically include a tax deductible donation supporting ocean protection through Project AWARE Foundation.
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  • Full face image of you
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  • No dark glasses
  • No scuba masks
  • No hats
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  • JPG or PNG format
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When recycling operations can’t find buyers for plastic waste, it can end up in our oceans. That’s why PADI is not only committed to minimizing our use of plastic, we upcycle recycled plastic into new items such as certification cards.
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3 Replacement Card Options

A PADI® certification card is your passport to explore the world below the surface, and proof you’ve successfully completed PADI training. Carry your PADI certification card with you to verify your diver training level with dive centers around the world. 

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Physical Card

Physical cards are essential in remote areas without internet access, plus they’re waterproof (unlike many mobile devices).

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eCard

With a PADI eCard TM, whenever you have your smartphone, you’ll have proof of your PADI certification. Use the PADI App TM to access instantly after purchase. 

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Bundle

67% of divers surveyed have an eCard and physical card. Get the benefits of both options and discounted pricing when you purchase this bundle.

New February 2023 PADI hammerhead shark certification card
PADI Aware Foundation Cards

Each year, environmental charity PADI AWARE Foundation™ releases a limited edition card. Every purchase includes a tax-deductible $10 US donation that funds ocean conservation and marine animal protection. Donations support the Conservation Blueprint – a vision to achieve balance between humanity and ocean.

This year Showcase your dive skills and support ocean conservation with the 30th Anniversary PADI AWARE certification card design from photographer Jay Clue. Great hammerhead shark Gaia is a local celebrity in Bimini island, Bahamas, measuring over 13’ long!

Choose a physical card made from recycled plastic, or minimize your carbon footprint with a PADI eCard — delivered digitally via the PADI App. An additional donation for greater environmental impact can be made at checkout.

Basking in the Moment Certification Card
Basking in the Moment by Alex Mustard

Professional photographer and former marine ecologist Alex Mustard got his first underwater camera at age 9. He describes this unexpected experience with a beautiful basking shark off the Isle of Coll, Scotland as, “the best encounter of my life.” Basking sharks are extremely rare and difficult to spot. Adult basking sharks average 22-29’ in length!

Alex shares this conservation message: “The ocean is under pressure, and it needs as many friends as it can get.”

Blacktip Reef Sharks by Beatrice Picariello
Blacktip Reef Sharks by Beatrice Picariello

Time stands still in Beatrice Pacariello’s fairy-tale photo of a shiver of blacktip sharks and their stingray escort on a clear morning cruise in Moorea, Tahiti.

Beatrice encourages us not to be afraid of learning new things or taking a new direction, because standing still is most dangerous. She says, “Let’s make the world a better place for all of us.”

We’ll donate $10 US from every blacktip reef shark card purchase to the PADI AWARE Foundation™, a publicly funded charitable nonprofit supporting ocean conservation and marine animal protection.

Merry Manatee by Mike Winkles
Merry Manatee by Mike Winkles

This merry manatee surfacing for a breath in Crystal River, Florida is photographer Mike Winkles’ personal favorite because it depicts how beautiful manatee look from the perspective of a diver or a snorkeler. Mike uses his photos to help people learn the value and importance of protecting marine wildlife.

Mike shares this key message: “With respect to cleanliness, I treat every dive site, every parking lot, every beach like it’s my own backyard. I don’t want it trashed and happily pick up the trash I see. Live the life you dream and be nice to the planet…”

Great White Wonder by Andy Casagrande
Great White Wonder by Andy Casagrande

NEW for 2023: Shark specialist, Emmy award-winning cinematographer and wildlife conservationist Andy Casagrande captures a fleeting moment as a great white shark comes in close for a greeting off Guadalupe Island, Mexico.

Show your dive certification status and help protect sharks with this limited edition eCard. We’ll donate $10 US from every card purchase to the PADI AWARE Foundation™, a publicly funded charitable nonprofit supporting ocean conservation and marine animal protection.

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Need a replacement PADI card fast?

The fastest way to get a replacement PADI card is to buy a PADI eCard. You can download it instantly after purchase.

A PADI eCard is an electronic version of the physical certification card. It displays all the information instructors and dive operations need to verify certification. 

Physical replacement cards are printed and mailed within 2 business days and can take two weeks or more to arrive within the domestic US or 4+ weeks for international mail. Express shipping options are not available.

 
What is a PADI eCard?

A PADI® certification card is your passport to explore the world below the surface, and proof you’ve successfully completed PADI training. Carry your PADI certification card with you to verify your diver training level with dive centers around the world. 

A PADI eCard is an electronic version of the traditional plastic certification card. It displays all the information instructors and dive operations need to verify your scuba certification including:

  • Diver name
  • Diver number
  • Certification level
  • Birthdate
  • Certification date
  • Instructor name 
  • Instructor number
  • Dive center or resort information (if applicable)
  • ISO qualifications (where applicable)
 
What device can I use to access my PADI eCard?

PADI eCards are hosted, managed and displayed through the PADI App, available free from Apple’s App Store or Google Play.

You can access PADI eCards on multiple devices within the same operating system (OS) family (Apple or Android) and re-access cards when upgrading devices within the same OS family. 

 
How do I access my PADI eCards(s)?

After completing your dive certification, you can access your eCard in the PADI App. 

  1. Download the PADI App (if you don’t already have it)
  2. Log in using the same email address and password you use to log in to PADI.com. 
  3. Select the PADI eCards button
 
How long does it take to get a PADI eCard?

After completing your dive certification or purchasing a PADI eCard, it will be available for download instantly. 

Please note: If you upload a new image, it may take up to two days for the new image to appear because it must be reviewed and verified by PADI Staff.

If you are having problems accessing your PADI eCard, follow the steps below:

  1. Confirm you have a strong data/internet connection.
  2. Ensure your mobile device is running the latest version of Android’s operating system or Apple’s iOS.
  3. Remove and redownload the PADI App. Ensure you type in your email address (or turn off autofill as this will add a space to the end of your email address and cause issues with your login)
    Download the PADI App for Apple® iOS devices
    Download the PADI App for Android™ OS devices
  4. Restart your device, open the PADI App and select the PADI eCards button. Click update.

If the steps above do not resolve the issue, contact the customer service team for your local PADI Office. Please include your full name, date of birth, the email address you use to log in to the PADI App and the eCard certification level you purchased. We currently do not process orders for customers residing in Japan. To order a replacement card, please contact PADI Asia Pacific Japan. 

PADI Americas: [email protected]

PADI Canada: [email protected]

PADI Asia Pacific: [email protected]

PADI Asia Pacific Japan: [email protected] 

PADI Europe, Middle East and Africa: [email protected]

 
I just got certified, how long will it take for my PADI card to arrive?

If you recently earned a new PADI certification, congratulations!

  • PADI Divers receive an eCards to show their diver status across the world. All divers have the option to purchase a physical card.

After certification the PADI eCard, it will be available for download instantly. 

Please note: If you upload a new image, it may take up to two days for the new image to appear because it must be reviewed and verified by PADI Staff.

If you are having problems accessing your PADI eCard, follow the steps below:

  1. Confirm you have a strong data/internet connection.
  2. Ensure your mobile device is running the latest version of Android’s operating system or Apple’s iOS.
  3. Remove and redownload the PADI App. Ensure you type in your email address (or turn off autofill as this will add a space to the end of your email address and cause issues with your login)
    Download the PADI App for Apple® iOS devices
    Download the PADI App for Android™ OS devices
  4. Restart your device, open the PADI App and select the PADI eCards button. Click update.

If the steps above do not resolve the issue, contact the customer service team for your local PADI Office. Please include your full name, date of birth, the email address you use to log in to the PADI App and the eCard certification level you purchased. We currently do not process orders for customers residing in Japan. To order a replacement card, please contact PADI Asia Pacific Japan. 

PADI Americas: [email protected]

PADI Canada: [email protected]

PADI Asia Pacific: [email protected]

PADI Asia Pacific Japan: [email protected] 

PADI Europe, Middle East and Africa: [email protected]

 
I have a Junior Diver certification, how do I get a card without Junior on it?

Any replacement cards purchased after the diver turns 15 will automatically be printed without the “Junior” designation. 

All you have to do to upgrade a Junior Diver card to a standard certification level is order a replacement card for the Junior certification level. If the diver is 15 years of age or older, the new card will not have Junior on it.

 

 
How do I get a gold PADI card?

Divers who complete a certification with a PADI 5 Star Dive Center or Resort automatically receive a gold card instead of the standard blue card. If you would like a gold certification card, search for a Five Star PADI Dive Center or Resort and complete a course with one of their instructors. 

 
How do I change my name?

To change the name on your diver record and any replacement cards, click the link below to upload your legal documents:

https://help.padi.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360001218814

Once your information has been updated in our system, you can order a replacement card with your new name.

 
What is PADI AWARE Foundation?

PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded, charitable nonprofit with three registered charities across the globe. Together with PADI - the world's leading scuba diver training organization - PADI AWARE Foundation works to achieve balance between humanity and the ocean.

PADI AWARE Foundation’s mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation through citizen science, public policy and community grants. AWARE programs address the key threats facing the marine environment, advance the PADI Blueprint for Ocean Action, support the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and engage the PADI Torchbearer Community.

Learn more about AWARE’s history and conservation strategy.

 
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You can also order a replacement card or eCard from any PADI Dive Center or Resort.

 
Can I order a PADI replacement card as a gift or for someone other than myself?

Absolutely, PADI replacement cards are a thoughtful way to commemorate a special dive trip or scuba diving milestone.

Our online system only allows you to purchase a replacement card for the diver who’s logged in, but you can buy a replacement card or eCard for any diver from a PADI Dive Center or Resort. Please contact the dive shop directly for pricing.

 

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