AppleCare+ must be purchased within 30 days of the date you bought your new iPad. If you did not purchase AppleCare+ with your iPad, you may purchase it at an Apple Retail Store or by calling the AppleCare Contact Center. To buy AppleCare+ at an Apple Retail Store, a Specialist will first need to verify your iPad purchase date and confirm that your iPad has no pre-existing damage. Find an Apple Retail Store. To buy AppleCare+ from the AppleCare Contact Center, you will be required to verify your purchase date and run a diagnostic to confirm that your iPad has no pre-existing damage.
Thanks, that's what I thought. Was just wondering if you needed an appointment for the inspection.
You can also save the gasoline and call Apple and purchase it over the phone! They send you am email containing a download iOS diagnostics, you click on it, that reads your iPad and voila, purchase made. Easy peasy!