GED/HSED Credential Verifications

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:

Email request to dpiged@dpi.wi.gov or Fax request to (608) 267-9275.  The request may be on one sheet of paper and must contain the following information:

• Candidate's name (or names) at time of testing.
• Candidate's full date of birth
• Last four digits of candidate's social security number (due to policy changes, full social security numbers will no longer be accepted)
• 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 email or 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 go to: GED/HSED Transcripts & Credentials

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