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What information do I need to get a copy of my GED transcript?

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At the very least you'll need proof of identification, like a driver's license or state ID, as well as records of any schools you were at in the past.

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How can I see my score from a previous test I have taken?

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The test facility at which you took the GED will have a record of your score.

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How do I get my GED transcripts from 1984?

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Contact the testing center where you took your GED test and ask for a copy.

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How do I get a copy of my GED if I took it in jail?

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Contact the jail where you were previously incarcerated and ask for a copy of your GED.

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I took GED test about 20 years ago. Are the results still valid?

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Yes, they are still valid. Provided there is record of you passing the GED test, the results will remain in the GED records.

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If I took my GED in a penitentiary in California state prison, will they still have it?

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Yes, they will still have your GED. You will have to call them and ask for a copy of your GED.

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