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. Contact your PADI Dive Center or Resort, or complete the online application below to replace or update your card, buy a Special Edition or Project AWARE® version of your PADI certification card, or go digital with the purchase of a PADI eCard™. Start a Conversation about Conservation This year’s limited-edition replacement certification cards feature intriguing underwater creatures threatened by human activities. The cards are made from recycled plastic and designed to help you start a conversation about conservation. Award-winning photographer Scott Portelli provided images for this year’s cards. His photos have graced the walls of The Natural History Museum in London, appeared on the pages of Australian Photography, Ocean Geographic, USA Today, and used in BBC’s Life series. Basic prints of Scott’s photos sell for $90+ US online, but you can carry one in your wallet for much less. Leafy Sea Dragon Location: South Australia Why Are They Threatened? Leafy sea dragons live exclusively off the coast of South Australia. Pollution and habitat decline have drastically lowered their numbers. Also, despite being a protected species, some people capture them as pets. Blue Shark Purchase supports Project AWARE® Location:Azores Islands Why Are They Threatened? Blue sharks are fighting for survival on two fronts. Their fins are a “best seller” at markets in Asia and they’re frequently caught in gillnet and longline fishing operations targeting other species. Order your new card online.

Proceed to the Diver Replacement Card Application below to learn about available options including PADI eCards, Project AWARE cards and the Bucket List Series limited edition cards. To complete the Diver Replacement Card Application online, be sure to use a desktop computer for ease of use. (Mobile and tablet-friendly app coming soon.) If possible, it’s recommended you use a desktop computer instead of tablet or smartphone to complete the Diver Replacement Card Application online.