What Does a GED Certificate Look Like? (Real Samples + How to Verify)

A GED certificate is issued by your state's department of education and its appearance varies by state. Real certificates share key features: state seal, serial number, date of issue, candidate name, and usually a holographic element. The official transcript — not the certificate itself — is what employers and colleges use to verify. Both are accessible digitally through your MyGED account at ged.com.