How to Order Your GED Transcript - Instructions

Sep 14, 2026

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to order a GED transcript, diploma, or certificate through the GED website. It explains how third parties can request transcripts, what document types may be available depending on where the GED test was taken, and how to choose delivery destinations such as colleges, employers, or the requester. It also covers login options by test date, selecting the document, entering destination information, and reviewing FERPA consent.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Purpose

IMPORTANT: GED credentials overview

Order your GED Transcript

Select the document type

Enter the destination name

Follow on-screen instructions

IMPORTANT details

What happens next?

PURPOSE: To provide instructions on how to order your transcript, diploma, or certificate. | | IMPORTANT: GED credentials are available on the GED website. Keep in mind the following:
􀁸 If you are a third party and you want to request transcripts on behalf of individuals, go to the Third party help topic.
􀁸 Depending on where you took the GED test, you may only be able to order your transcript. Some jurisdictions will also let you order your diploma and certificate.
􀁸 You can send your credentials to any destination. During the ordering process, you will tell us where to send them: to a college, an employer, or yourself, for example.
􀁸 If we find you in the system right away, your order will be processed immediately. Sometimes, however, we may have to find you manually. For example, if you took the test many years ago, we might have to locate your paper transcript. Go to the Order on hold help topic. | | --- | --- | Order your GED® Transcript 1. Log in o If you took the test on a computer after January 1, 2014 , go to MyGED and log in on the top right of the home page using your user name and password. If you need help logging in, go to the logging in help topic. o If you took the test before January 1, 2014 and/or on paper, go to the Transcript request page and select where you took the test. On the next screen, log in. If you have not set up an account yet, click “Create account”. If you need help with registering, go to the Registration help topic for instructions on setting an account up. 2. Select which document you want to order. o If you want to order more than one type of document, you will have the option to select another document before you submit your order. 3. Enter the name of the Destination. You can search by institution name, acronym, city, state, or email address, for example. If you want to send your GED® transcript to yourself, click “Send to Yourself”. o If your destination appears, click “Select”. o If your destination does not appear, click “Enter your own” next to Not finding your destination? 4. You can now follow the onscreen instructions to order your transcript, but make sure you read the important information below. | | IMPORTANT:
􀁸 In some instances, you may not be given the choice between ordering an electronic or printed transcript. For example, if you are sending your transcript to a destination that only accepts electronic transcripts, then this is the only option you will see.
􀁸 When you are finished with your order, you will be brought to your shopping cart. You can remove any documents, and you can
click “Continue shopping” if you want to place more orders. When you are ready, click “Checkout”.
􀁸 You will be asked to check the box next to I Accept on the FERPA page. This means that you provide consent to release your educational records. | | --- | --- | What happens next? 􀁸 If the system is able to find your records, your document(s) will be sent out within 24 hours. 􀁸 If the system is not able to find your records, or finds more than one record, someone from our technical support team will try to manually find your record. Go to the Order on hold help topic for more details.

FAQs

How do I log in to order my GED transcript?

If you took the test after January 1, 2014 on a computer, use MyGED and log in from the top right of the home page. If you took it before January 1, 2014 and/or on paper, go to the Transcript request page, select where you took the test, then log in or create an account.

How do I choose where my GED transcript will be sent?

Search by institution name, acronym, city, state, or email address and select the matching destination. If your destination does not appear, choose “Enter your own.” If you want it sent to yourself, click “Send to Yourself.”

What happens after I submit the order?

If the system can find your records, your document(s) are sent out within 24 hours. If it cannot find a record or finds more than one record, technical support will manually try to locate it.

Sep 14, 2026

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