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No, the Texas Education Agency is the only entity authorized to issue certificates in the state of Texas. When a test taker successfully completes the subject area tests, the Texas Education Agency will issue a State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.

Certificates are issued approximately three business days after the final computer-based test. 91Èȱ¬ will email your initial certificate in a PDF file to the email address used to register for the exams.

91Èȱ¬ no longer sends colleges or employers certificates or verifications via mail, fax, or email. For a college or university to officially verify GED certificates and scores, please instruct them to visit the .Ìý ÌýÌý

91Èȱ¬ no longer sends colleges or employers certificates or verifications via mail, fax, or email. Colleges and employers are urged to obtain verifications from the . ÌýIf the search returns "No Records Found," please submit a ticket to request a record search.

91Èȱ¬ no longer notarizes certificates. For a college or university to officially verify GED certificates and scores, please instruct them to visit the .

91Èȱ¬ no longer sends colleges or employers certificates or verifications via mail, fax, or email. Visit the Texas to obtain a free verification letter or a PDF containing your Certificate of High School Equivalency and test scores for $5.00.Ìý TheÌýPDF will include a diploma-style certificate suitable for framing and a transcript with test dates and scores. You can save the PDF to your computer or electronic device, email it to yourself or third parties, and/or print it.ÌýPurchases may be made by credit card or check (automated clearing house).ÌýUpon the successful completion of the tests, a certificate/transcript is sent to the email address used to register for the exams. For duplicate copies, the search can be used to purchase your certificate/transcript.Ìý

If your search returns "No Records Found," please submit a ticket to request a record search.

There may be an opportunity to take your GED tests online.Ìý To determine your eligibility and schedule the tests, log directly into your Ìý²¹³¦³¦´Ç³Ü²Ô³Ù.

Please visit the Texas High School Equivalency Testing At a Glance, then choose the Test Center Locator link.

Yes, you can continue GED tests.ÌýLog into your ged.com account and update your Jurisdiction to Texas add your Texas address.Ìý You will need to provide proof of Texas residency at the testing center.

Please visit Eligibility Requirements for High School Equivalency Testing for specific eligibility information.

No.ÌýThere is no citizenship requirement.ÌýHowever, you will need to provide proof of Texas residency.

No.ÌýA social security number is not required.ÌýHowever, if the test taker has a social security number, please provide the number when creating the account during registration. This will enable the test taker (and third parties) to verify/purchase duplicate certificates in the future.

No. Texas currently recognizes the 2014 GED test series scores to earn a State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.

You cannot combine scores from different test series. All incomplete 2002 GED test series scores have expired and cannot be combined with a current test series.Ìý

Yes. A test taker can choose to take tests offered by any of the test providers. However, the test taker will only be issued a State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency upon the successful completion of the current 2014 GED test series.

Scores are typically available within three days for computer-based testing.Ìý

To view your current scores, please log into yourÌýÌý²¹³¦³¦´Ç³Ü²Ô³Ù. Incomplete scores from tests taken prior to January 1, 2014 are no longer valid. Incomplete scores on the TASC test and HiSET exam are no longer valid in Texas.

No, the accommodations approval will not transfer from one test provider to another. Test takers needing accommodationsÌýwill need approvalÌýfrom GED Testing Service.Ìý ÌýFor additional information, please go toÌý.Ìý