How to Get GED Transcripts From Iowa

When applying for a job, college, or for a variety or other reasons, you may have to show a copy of your GED (General Education Degree) transcript. Requesting a copy of GED transcript is a very simple process that can be completed in minutes. When asking for your GED transcript, you can request additional copies for a nominal fee.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet access
• Printer
• Check or money order

Instructions

1. Visit Iowa's Department of Education official website.

2. Left-click on "Adult Literacy." It is located on the left side of the screen, near the top.

3. Left-click on "General Education Development," and scroll down to "Forms and Reports."

4. Left-click on "GED Request Form." The form will pop up in a new window.

5. Fill out the GED request form and print it.

6. Mail your GED request form and a check or money order made out to Iowa Department of Education for $5 (as of April 2010) to:

   Iowa Department of Education
   Attn: GED Records Specialist
   Office of Administrative Services
   400 East 14th Street
   Grimes State Office Building
   Des Moines, IA 50319-0146

Tips & Warnings

• If you need to contact a GED records specialist by phone, call 515-281-7308.

• GED request forms must be mailed. Online or emailed requests are not accepted.

References

• Iowa Department of Education
• Read Iowa: Transcript Request Form