Contact the Office of Adult Education in the state where you took the GED test. This can be done by phone, mail or Internet. Most states allow you to make requests for duplicate GEDs, transcripts and GED verifications online. To send the duplicate GED to a school or business, make sure to provide the correct demographic information to the agency granting the duplicate GED copy (i.e., address, full name of person).
Provide your full name (especially the last name at testing), address, Social Security number, date of birth and year that test was taken. Some states have online forms to fill in and complete. If making a request in writing is more suitable, make sure to provide the same demographic information (full name, address, date of test, etc.). The agency will have the full address online for people submitting requests in writing.
Be prepared to send a check, money order or cashier's check as fee. Depending on the state, fees can range from $5 to $25 for duplicate GEDs. If an employer, school or law enforcement agency needs to verify that you have a GED, check with your state's website. States like Texas give former students the option of completing the verification online or in writing. The verification form will generally have the student's name, GED certificate number and issue date. Obtaining a copy of a duplicate GED can take anywhere from seven to 10 days, or six to eight weeks depending on the state. Understand that each state has different standards and procedures.