NASDS Divers

In 1999, NASDS - The National Association of Scuba Diving Schools - merged with SSI - Scuba Schools International - and in 2001 the NASDS Certification Cards were discontinued. In case you will need a Replacement Card, you will now receive a SSI Certification card to replace your old or lost NASDS Certification Card.

How to get a NASDS Replacement Card

We may not be able to locate records in our NASDS files because of a fire that occurred at NASDS headquarters in 1977, destroying all previous records.

In order to get a replacement card you will need to fill out the replacement card form found in our public download area.

This can be found by;

                           1. Clicking on the My SSI tab at the top of the home page.

                           2. Click on Downloads.

                           3. Select the SSI Forms - Divers folder. Then select the USA C-Card Replacement folder

                           4. Download the form, fill out, and return to SSI with any one of the following:

• A photocopy of both sides of your NASDS card (even if it is in pieces or damaged)
• A photocopy of a diploma, certificate, or temporary card indicating the completion of your diving course
• A photocopy of your diving logs with an instructor signature
• A letter from your instructor verifying that you took the diving course; along with his or her signature, instructor number, and a contact number
• A letter from a dealer, resort, or dive shop that has seen your card on their company letterhead with signature and contact number.

With this information, we will be able to complete the processing of your card. If you have further questions, please contact us at 800.821.4319 or by email at c-cards@divessi.com