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Scuba Diving Certification Card Replacement -- PADI Certification Card Replacement Info How to replace a Scuba Diving Certification Card --

A replacement card may be necessary under the following circumstances:

  • You've changed your name (include a copy of legal documentation of name change).
  • You are upgrading from any PADI Junior Diver certification.
  • You would like to replace your existing card with a Project AWARE Edition Certification Card.
  • Your PADI Diver certification was lost.
  • Your PADI Diver certification was damaged

When replacing your PADI C-card you have the option of receiving the standard card or a special Project Aware version (available by making a minimum $5 donation to Project Aware).  All proceeds go to the Project AWARE Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the underwater environment.  To learn more about Project Aware and other environmental organizations, visit our Environmental Awareness section.

PADI Certification Card Replacement Info -- Project AWARE "Dolphin" Certification Card -- When replacing your PADI C-card you have the option of receiving the standard card or a special Project Aware version (available by making a minimum $5 donation to Project Aware).
(Minimum US $5.00 donation
to Project AWARE required)

 

Project AWARE "Two Fish" Certification Card -- When replacing your PADI C-card you have the option of receiving the standard card or a special Project Aware version (available by making a minimum $5 donation to Project Aware).
(Minimum US $5.00 donation
to Project AWARE required)

 

To replace your PADI certification card, we can offer you a few options:
1.  Replacement while you wait. That's right, we can now make the arrangements for you on the spot, while you wait. Here is how this option works. Stop by either Scuba Center location to have us replace your PADI credentials instantly. We will take your photo with our digital camera and process your request for you. You will leave the store with a print out of the documentation to take with you on your trip, and a new plastic card will be mailed to you in a few weeks.

 

2.  If you have a digital photograph of yourself and a credit card, you can replace your PADI certification card on-line.  Simply follow the instructions provided when you reach this section of their site.

 

3.  Download the PADI Certification Card Replacement Form---(PDF). Complete the form and enclose a passport size, 1 3/4" X 2 1/4" photo, along with a $30 processing fee (add $10 for priority processing). If you have had a recent name change, please provide copies of any name change documents. (e.g. marriage license, court documents, etc.).


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Send the request to:

PADI
Research Department
30151 Tomas Street
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


Scuba Certification Agencies -- ANDI, BSAC, CMAS, DRI, ERDI, GUE, HSA, IAHD, IANTD, IDEA, International Training, Lifeguard Systems, LA County, NACD, NASDS, NASE, NSS-CDS, NAUI, PDIC, PSA, SDI, SSA, SSI, TDI, YMCA,... Certification Card Replacement Contact Info. for other Certification Agencies Scuba Certification Agencies -- ANDI, BSAC, CMAS, DRI, ERDI, GUE, HSA, IAHD, IANTD, IDEA, International Training, Lifeguard Systems, LA County, NACD, NASDS, NASE, NSS-CDS, NAUI, PDIC, PSA, SDI, SSA, SSI, TDI, YMCA,... Certification Card Replacement Information

While PADI does the vast majority of certifications world wide, it is possible you were certified by another agency.  Use the contact information below to arrange for a replacement card from the following agencies.

ANDI
(American Nitrox Divers International)
BSAC
(British Sub-Aqua Club)
CMAS
(Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques)
DRI
(Dive Rescue International)
GUE
(Global Underwater Explorers
)
HSA
(Handicapped Scuba Association International)
IAHD
(International Association for Handicapped Divers)
IANTD
(International Association of Nitrox & Technical Divers)
IDEA
(International Diving Educators Association)
International Training, Inc.
(TDI / SDI / ERDI)
Lifeguard Systems, Inc. Los Angeles County
(LA County Department of Parks and Recreation)
NACD
(National Association for Cave Diving)
NASDS
(National Association of Scuba Diving Schools)
(see SSI)
NASE
(National Academy of Scuba Educators)
NSS-CDS
(National Speleological Society - Cave Diving Section)
NAUI
(National Association of Underwater Instructors)
PDIC
(Professional Diving Instructors Corporation)
PSA
(Professional Scuba Association)
SSA
(Sub-Aqua Association)
SSI
(Scuba Schools International)
YMCA
(Young Men's Christian Association Scuba Program)
 

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