A GED is an important educational asset that society needs because many employers and post-secondary educational institutions require an individual to at least have this, if he did not complete high school, upon hiring or enrollment. Not having a GED takes away any leverage a person might have in today's work environment.
Many people lose the original copy of their GED and need it replaced quickly. There are many websites that promise to deliver a GED for a fee, but their curriculum might not be aligned with your state's GED requirements. You must be careful not to become tempted and spend hundreds of dollars on a certificate that will be useless.
First, contact the testing center or institution where you originally received your GED. This is the easiest way to obtain a copy of your GED diploma. Even if they don't have your record on file, the testing center will be able to refer you to someone who does and will send you a copy of your GED after you have submitted a written or verbal request.
Most GED programs are facilitated by community colleges or local high schools, but if you did not go through either of these institutions, you will have to take a different avenue to receive a copy of your GED. If you received your GED in the military, correctional facility or job corps, you will need to contact the jurisdiction testing administrator for the state, province or county where you initially received your GED.
If all of the avenues you take to receive a copy of your GED lead to a dead end, contact your state's department of education. You can access a GED request form at your department of education's website. Once you have found the request forms, print them out and fill in the necessary information. Make sure to include necessary forms of identification, such as your Social Security number and date of birth.
There might be a fee involved during this process. You should prepare a check or a money order to include in your GED request package that you send to your state's department of education. Also, processing fees can be expected when requesting a copy of your GED. The fee amount will vary by state.