You just know you had your PADI card somewhere in your wallet or gear bag, but somehow it’s disappeared! The good news is that you can easily order new recycled plastic cards or eCards on PADI.com. Plus, the 2022 limited edition replacement PADI certification cards are here, and they’re absolutely stunning.
Why Do You Need a Replacement for Your PADI Card?
You may be wondering, why would you need to order a new PADI dive certification card? Here are a few reasons:
You’ve changed your name You’ve lost your original certification card As a back-up for your PADI eCard To support PADI AWARE You’re an adult using your Junior Open Water Diver card* You love collecting PADI C-cards!
Physical Replacement Cards vs. eCards
Your certification card is your passport to explore the world below the surface, and proof you’ve successfully completed PADI training. Carrying your PADI certification card with you helps you to verify your diver training level with dive centers around the world. But which PADI card is best for you – a physical card made from recycled plastic or an eCard?
Physical cards are essential in remote areas without internet access, plus they’re waterproof (unlike many mobile devices).
With a PADI eCard, whenever you have your smartphone, you’ll have proof of your PADI certification. Use the PADI App to access it instantly after purchase.
Can’t decide? Why not buy both? You can enjoy the benefits of both options and discounted pricing when you purchase a replacement card bundle.
How to Order a New PADI Card
Ordering a PADI card (both physical cards and eCards) is easy; you don’t even need your diver number. Just use your name and date of birth to locate your student record online.
Ready to order your replacement card? Head here and follow the instructions for ordering both physical cards and eCards.
You can also order through your local PADI Dive Center or Resort.
*To replace a Jr. Open Water Diver card, choose the Jr. Open Water certification from your list of certifications. The system will automatically convert your new card to regular (no Jr.) Open Water Diver.
PADI AWARE Replacement Cards
Each year, the 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. An additional donation for greater environmental impact can be made at checkout.
PADI’s limited edition replacement cards feature incredible images from award-winning photographer, activist and PADI AmbassaDiver Mike Coots. Mike uses his talent as a photograher to share visuals of the beauty and brains of sharks that Hollywood won’t show and to shift the narrative.
Great White
Location: Guadalupe Island
Mike’s Story Behind the Shot: “This was on my first dive with great whites, off of Guadalupe Island. I was mesmerized by the hypnotic swim patters the sharks were doing that I missed so many amazing moments. And it was my first time with something so big underwater so I think I was just getting used to that as well. I did manage to get a couple gems, and stoked on the mood and composition of this. We also had great late afternoon light as well, which was a bonus.”
Lemon Shark
Location: Bahamas
Mike’s Story Behind the Shot: “This was at dusk in the Bahamas. I would say my ultimate shark photograph situation is dosal fins at sunset. There is something so primitive and dramatic about it. I could shoot just this every day for the rest of my life and be one happy shooter. its a bit tough logistically because on day trips, most boat dives want to be back at port and high and dry by the time sunset comes around. I think its def worth staying on the water to watch. Pure magic.”
For every Mike Coots replacement card sold, we’ll donate $10 US to Sustainable Coastlines Hawai’i, a nonprofit known for large-scale beach cleanup festivals and community education. Their tireless work to eradicate plastic pollution supports healthy oceans for sharks and other marine life.
Get to Know The Photographer
As an avid surfer from Hawaii, Mike Coots lost his leg in a shark attack as a teen. Since then, he has worked to protect the species that nearly took his life. Between lobbying lawmakers on shark protection legislation to sharing compelling imagery on social media with hopes of shifting the stigma of sharks, you can find him diving or riding the waves on his custom surfing prosthetic leg.
Want to learn more about Mike Coots? Check out our exclusive interview and our new PADI Gear collaboration here.
Mike Coots in the Bahamas
“Our ocean’s health is at a critical junction, and as a lover of the sea you have a voice to ensure its abundance. No one has your talents or experiences but YOU. Find what that talent is, use that, and not run but sprint with it and future generations of ocean lovers will thank you. And so will the tiniest plankton to the largest whale, as their very existence will depend on you and your unique contribution.”
If you’re inspired and ready to show off a new certification card on your next dive, order yours today.
Get Your Replacement PADI Card Here
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