GED transcripts and diplomas: how to order copies and what they cost
Last checked October 16, 2026 · Sources: GED.com ordering guides for testers after January 1, 2014 and before 2014; GED transcript mail order form (Rhode Island Department of Education); Alaska Adult Education
You order GED transcripts and diplomas through GED.com, which uses Parchment to deliver them. If you tested after January 1, 2014, log in to your GED.com account and choose Order Duplicates; if you tested earlier, use GED.com’s transcript request page. A current mail order form lists electronic transcripts at $18 in most states, with some states charging $15 to $23.
How to order GED transcripts and diplomas
If you tested after January 1, 2014, sign in at GED.com and choose Order Duplicates. If you tested before 2014, go to GED.com's transcript request section, choose the region and area where you tested, and create a credential account.
Choose a transcript, and a diploma or certificate if your state offers one. Some states only allow transcripts.
Send it to yourself, a college or an employer. GED.com says some schools in Parchment's network accept only electronic transcripts.
Electronic delivery is the fastest; paper is mailed and costs extra. Pay by card online, or by money order or cashier's check if you use the mail form.
GED transcript and diploma fees
| Document | Price |
|---|---|
| Transcript (most states) | $18 |
| Transcript (Maryland or Oregon) | $15 |
| Transcript (Oklahoma) | $17 |
| Transcript (Florida) | $20 |
| Transcript (Kansas) | $23 |
| First printed diploma | $10 |
| Replacement diploma (most states) | $18 |
| Paper mailing, USPS first class | $2.75 transcript; $5.84 diploma |
| Paper mailing, FedEx domestic | $32.00 transcript; $37.84 diploma |
From the GED transcript mail order form published by the Rhode Island Department of Education (payable to Parchment), checked October 16, 2026. Online prices may differ; GED.com shows your price when you order.
Some states give new graduates documents for free. Alaska, for example, says every high school equivalency graduate receives an initial electronic diploma and transcript on completion, with duplicates at $18 each.
Transcript or diploma: which do you need?
Colleges, employers and the military usually ask for the transcript, which lists your scores in each subject. The diploma (called a certificate in some states) is the credential itself, useful for your own records. If you’re applying to a college, send the transcript directly to the school electronically if it accepts that; it’s faster and the school knows it’s genuine.
If you took the GED a long time ago
GED.com has a separate route for people who passed before January 1, 2014: you create a credential account through its transcript request page rather than ordering from a current GED.com account. If your record is very old, your state’s adult education office may hold it instead; GED.com’s state pages list who to contact.
Common questions about GED transcripts and diplomas
How do I get a copy of my GED transcript?
Through GED.com. Testers after January 1, 2014 use Order Duplicates in their account; earlier testers use GED.com’s transcript request page.
How much does a GED transcript cost?
$18 in most states on the current mail order form, with Maryland and Oregon at $15, Oklahoma $17, Florida $20 and Kansas $23. GED.com shows your exact price when you order.
How long does it take to get a GED transcript?
Electronic delivery by secure email is the fastest. Paper copies are mailed, and the mail form warns documents can take up to three weeks.
Can I order a GED diploma in every state?
Not always. GED.com notes that some states only let you order transcripts, while others also offer diplomas or certificates.
See also our GED guide and GED format and scoring. MockTestPrep is independent and is not affiliated with GED Testing Service or Parchment.