: If you are not near a physical store, unit leaders can email advancement reports to NDCSupply.Orders@scouting.org to arrange for payment and direct shipping. "Adulting" and Custom Merit Badges

Buying merit badges online falls into three distinct categories: official Boy Scouts of America (BSA) procurement, "adulting" or spoof badges for personal use, and vintage collectibles. Official BSA Merit Badges

For non-Scouting purposes, various online retailers offer parody or "adulting" merit badges for achievements like "Did Laundry," "Drank Some Water," or "Cooked at Home". BSA® Merit Badges | Boy Scouts of America®

: Merit badges are typically purchased at local National Scout Shops or Council Trading Posts by presenting a signed Unit Advancement Report.