How to Verify a GED/HSED Credential

Employers, colleges, and universities who only need to verify that a candidate has a GED or HSED from Wisconsin and the date of issuance (without obtaining certified test scores, transcripts, or credentials) may fax a request to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Here are the key steps:

Fax a request to 608/267-9275, the request may be on one sheet of paper and must contain the following:

• Candidate's name (or names) at time of testing.
  
• Candidate's full date of birth
  
• Candidate's full social security number
  
• Approximate (or actual) year when tests were taken (if known)
  
• Location of testing (if known)
  
• Confirmation that you have a signed release on file from the candidate.

We will fax back confirmation of the following:

• Record that a GED or HSED was issued and the date, or
  
• Confirmation that we have no record given the information provided,
  
• Indication that the candidate must contact our office to clear up discrepancies.

Every attempt will be made to complete verifications within 2 business days of receipt.

At this time, phone verifications are not possible.

If a certified transcript or duplicate credential is needed, please use this process: How to Order GED/HSED Transcripts and Credentials

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Contact:  Beth Lewis, GED/HSED Administrator, 608-267-1062

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Judy Stowell, Office Operations Associate, 608-267-9245 or call toll-free 800-768-8886

 

FAX: 608-267-9275

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For questions about this information, contact Judith A. Stowell (608) 267-9245

Last updated on 12/22/2011 10:00:01 AM