How to Locate My Old GED

Because colleges and employers often require either a high school diploma or GED, a misplaced transcript can jeopardize your future education and income. The GED, short for General Education Development, is a test that certifies you have achieved high school-level academic skills. It's important to retain your copy in case you need it for college applications or job interviews. If you have misplaced it however, don't worry. Tracking down a duplicate transcript is fast and simple.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer with internet access
  • Telephone
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Instructions

  1. Adult Education Centers or Schools

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      Consult the American Council on Education, or ACE, website. Go to the heading titled "Programs & Services" and select "GED Testing Services."

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      Choose "Locate Testing Center." Type in your current ZIP code to find the official test center nearest you.

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      Call or mail that center and request a copy of your GED transcript.

    Military, Correctional Facilities or Overseas

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      Consult the ACE website. Select "GED Transcript Services," followed by "Request Transcript."

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      Check the chart on that page to confirm the date you took the test falls within the stated time frame.

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      Fill out the online GED transcript request form.

    If Your GED Test Was Administered Outside of Listed Time Frames

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      Contact the GED administrator in the state where you took your test. Addresses and phone numbers are listed alphabetically by state on the ACE website.

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      Contact U.S. military personnel at the addresses listed on the ACE website. You may need to fill out a USAFI/GED Transcript Order Form, located at Dantes Examinations Programs website.

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      Request a copy of your GED transcript be mailed to you.

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