Will my certification expire? No, your certification will not expire unless you achieve the rank of Dive Master or Higher, then it is necessary to complete annual renewals. As an PADI Open Water Diver, Advance Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, or any nonprofessional certifications, your certification is good for life. If you lose your card you can call PADI (1-(800) 729-7234) and easily get another card or download the app and all your certifications will show in the app. Its important to save the certifications on your phone if you are planning on going to a location that will not have internet access.
If you do not actively participate in scuba for an extended period of time, however, it's a good idea to refresh your skills through the PADI ReActivate class. You can also schedule a guided dive with a Dive Master or Instructor to have a little refresher. Hiring a Dive Master for a Guided dive is a good way to get a buddy to dive with when you are on vacation and traveling companion doesn't dive. If your companion doesn't dive but is interested you should look into a Padi Discovery Dive with an instructor. This is a instructor supervised dive to help people decide if they want to get into diving! We offer both Guided Dives and Discovery Dives at SpringAdventures, LLC
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