Civil Air Patrol Brand Tools

Certificate Generator

Build and export Civil Air Patrol certificates for cadet promotions and activities. Select a certificate type, complete the form fields, preview the layout, and download a finalized PDF for presentation. This is a great tool for squadrons and activities that lack a graphic designer or want something clean and fast.

Certificate Guidance

Use the controls below to generate consistent, professional CAP certificates for cadet promotions or activities.

Before you generate

  • Verify the cadet’s full name, achievement, and promotion date.
  • Confirm the unit line appears exactly as it should on the certificate.
  • Review rank insignia, signature blocks, and spacing before downloading.
  • Use the live preview to confirm the final certificate layout.
  • Major milestone awards (Wright Brothers, Mitchell, Eaker, ect) will be mailed to the squadron commander and this tool should not be used to replace those

Details

Example: Cadet Promotion

Example: ACHIEVEMENT 7

Example: Jane Q. Cadet

Example: 04/27/2026

Enter the full unit name and location as it should appear on the certificate (e.g., Squadron, City, State).

Example: Fort Worth Composite Squadron, Fort Worth, Texas

Example: Capt Alex Rivera

Example: Squadron Commander

Example: Maj Taylor Brooks

Example: Deputy Commander For Cadets

Example: PDF (standard)

Bulk CSV Generation

Download a CSV template for the selected certificate type, fill in one row per recipient, then upload it to generate a ZIP of certificates.

Live Preview

This preview updates as you type.

Cadet rank insignia Achievement ribbon Certificate template
ACHIEVEMENT 7
Dr. Robert Goddard
Hanniah Beacham
CADET CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT
Proudly Presented on this 10th Day of January 2026
Fort Worth Composite Squadron, Fort Worth, Texas
Roman Vitanza
Squadron Commander
Joshua Bouldin
Deputy Commander For Cadets