2. As the certifying instructor, submit a PIC (Positive Identification Card)
envelope or leadership level application to the appropriate PADI Office
within seven days of the student diver completing all course certification
requirements. The only exception is if the delay is caused by the student (i.e.
the student does not submit a photograph, etc.).
Note: If necessary, you may submit a PIC envelope without a student diver photo. Your
PADI Office will store certification information, but will not generate a certification card. To
receive a card at a later date, the diver will be charged the standard replacement card fee
for this service