New Renewal Decal

The use of PADI’s previous status decal system worked well for us for years. However, the new system has a distinct advantage—it provides a means to get real-time status information about any PADI Member. This year you will receive this decal, and it does not expire. Because of this, there will be no more decals in the future.

The previous decal system provided information as to that member’s status at the time of decal issuance. Member status can change throughout the year due to a variety of reasons – insurance expiration, Quality Assurance status, or other status-related reasons. Our new decal simply refers everyone to PADI’s Pro Chek system.

With Pro Chek available for immediate status verification with real-time accuracy, you and PADI Dive Center employers can check member status 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.padimembers.com. Future plans include making Pro Chek services available on padi.com for diving consumers.

In addition to providing real-time status verification, the new system:

1. Minimizes our footprint on the environment by reducing the amount of paper we produce and mail to you


2. Helps maintain quality assurance, as information employers receive about you is always complete and accurate.


3. Provides a means for you check your renewal status and confirm that your renewal was processed.

We have already been receiving positive feedback from numerous members around the world – we hope you like the change as well! It’s simple; just place your new decal over your existing decal.

If you have any questions about your renewal, please contact us.