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The GED Testing Office provides several options to
candidates and diploma holders for obtaining transcripts, duplicate diplomas, or
verifying
status. To learn more about our services, choose from the following list:
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Verify Candidate Status Over the Phone |
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The GED Hotline
The staff of the GED Testing Office is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am
through 4:30 pm to assist callers with questions on a wide range of issues
pertaining to GED Test administration in New York State, test policies and procedures,
and any of the functions of the GED Testing Office. Please call (518)
474-5906 to speak with a customer service representative.
Additionally, information concerning candidate status may be verified
automatically on the GED Hotline if the candidate's social security number and
birth date are provided. This can be helpful when there is a need for
instant verification of information.
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Verify Candidate Status by Mail |
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Verifications of Diploma Issued
If you need to verify that a New York State
High School Equivalency diploma was issued to a candidate, you must complete Attachment G and
mail it to the address at the top of the form.
At this time, the NYS GED Testing Office only accepts and processes requests for
diploma/transcript verification via our standard form, Attachment G. Once all information on the Attachment G has been completed, the
form must be mailed to our office at the address located on the top of the
form. Faxed requests will not be accepted or processed.
Please note that we do not accept verification
requests on any other form other than the Attachment G, although agencies
requesting verification may submit their own standard Release of
Information Waiver signed by the applicant in addition to the completed
Attachment G.
Due to the enormous amount of verification requests received by
the GED Testing Office, please allow for 4-6 weeks processing time for each
verification request.
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Request a Copy of a Transcript or Duplicate Diploma by Mail |
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Additional Transcripts
Note: We do not, for any reason,
issue replacement transcripts in any name other than the name the original
transcript was issued.
If candidates need additional official copies of their transcript (a record
of candidate passing GED test scores), the cost is $4.00 and is non refundable.
Complete attachment H (located below) and enclose a certified check or money order for $4.00.
Please do not send cash or personal checks.
Only money orders or certified checks payable to the “New York State Education
Department” will be accepted.
Duplicate Diplomas
Note: We do not, for any
reason, issue replacement diplomas in any name other than the name the
original diploma was issued.
If
candidates would like a duplicate diploma with a transcript, the cost is $10.00
and is non-refundable. Complete attachment H and enclose a certified
check or money order for $10.00. Please do not send cash or personal
checks. Only money orders or
certified checks payable to the “New York State Education Department” will be
accepted. A duplicate diploma will not be issued until two months
after the issue date of the original diploma.
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Visit the GED Testing Office in Albany |
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The GED Walk-up Window
GED Testing Office staff are available to assist you in-person for document processing and duplicate transcript and/or diploma requests at the GED Walk-Up Window.
The hours of operation are Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 1:00 pm through 3:00 pm.
The window is located in the New York State Education Building Annex, 89
Washington Avenue in Albany, at the Hawk Street entrance.
The GED Walk-up window in Albany can issue either a transcript of your scores
or a duplicate diploma:
To Obtain an Additional Transcript:
Note: We do not, for any reason,
issue replacement transcripts in any name other than the name the original
transcript was issued.
If candidates need additional official copies of their transcript (a record
of candidate passing GED test scores), the cost is $4.00 and is non refundable.
Complete attachment H and enclose a certified check or money order for $4.00.
Please do not send cash or personal checks.
Only money orders or certified checks payable to the “New York State Education
Department” will be accepted.
To Obtain a Duplicate Diploma:
Note: We do not, for any
reason, issue replacement diplomas in any name other than the name the
original diploma was issued.
If
candidates would like a duplicate diploma with a transcript, the cost is $10.00
and is non-refundable. Complete attachment H and enclose a certified
check or money order for $10.00. Please do not send cash or personal
checks. Only money orders or
certified checks payable to the “New York State Education Department” will be
accepted. A duplicate diploma will not be issued until two months
after the issue date of the original diploma.
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Out of State Testers and Earned College Credit |
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Out of State Testers
The New York State High School Equivalency diploma may also be awarded to those
candidates who meet all New York State requirements and who submit an official
report of results from a GED Test taken outside New York State. Candidates will
receive a diploma and an official transcript certifying that they were awarded
the New York State High School Equivalency diploma based on GED testing out of
state. (Refer to Attachment I)
There is a $10.00 non-refundable fee for candidates applying for the New York
State High School Equivalency diploma based upon test scores earned outside New
York State. Please do not send cash. Only money orders or certified checks
payable to the "New York State Education Department" will be accepted.
College Credit
The New York State High School Equivalency Diploma Based on Earned College
Credit may be awarded to candidates who have completed 24 credits (or its
equivalent) as a recognized candidate for a degree or a certificate at an
approved institution. (Refer to Attachment J)
There is a $10.00 non-refundable fee for candidates applying for the New York
State High School Equivalency diploma based on earned college credit. Do not
send cash. Only money orders or certified checks payable to the "New York State
Education Department" will be accepted.
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