Straight answers about replacing a lost or damaged transcript, official vs unofficial copies, matched diploma + transcript sets, and what to do when your school no longer keeps records.
How do I get a copy of my high school transcript?
The fastest way is to order a custom transcript replica showing your school name, student name, dates, and commonly used course listings. School districts typically take weeks and often charge a fee per copy; a replica is proofed and shipped within days. If your school has closed, a replica is often the only practical way to get the document back in hand.
How much does a transcript replica cost?
A high school or GED transcript replica is $85 digital only, $95 printed, or $105 for both. College and university transcripts are $145 for a single copy. Bundling a transcript with its diploma works out cheaper than ordering separately: a high school diploma + transcript set is $145, and a college diploma + transcript set is $325. See our full price guide for every document type.
What is the difference between official and unofficial transcripts?
An official transcript is sent sealed directly from the school or registrar and is used for admissions, licensing, and employment verification. An unofficial transcript is a copy for your own records, display, or reference. A replica transcript is an unofficial-style document recreated to match the original layout — fine for personal files, keepsakes, and props, never for official verification. Learn where replicas fit in our legality guide.
What does a transcript look like?
Transcripts list the issuing school, the student’s name, dates of attendance, and a course/credit history with grades and a GPA. Layouts vary by school, but a quality replica matches the standard layout of the era: fonts, column structure, and the school’s name and seal placement. Providing a photo or scan of the original allows a near-exact match.
Can I replace a transcript from a school that closed?
Yes. When a school shuts down, records are often transferred, archived, or lost entirely — and chasing them through a district can take months or hit a dead end. A custom transcript replica printed with the school’s name and your course history is the practical way to restore the document for your records. This is one of the most common reasons people order from us.
Can I order a transcript with my diploma?
Yes — and it’s the most popular option. A matched diploma + transcript set uses the same school name, student name, and dates across both documents so everything lines up, and ships together. Bundling also costs less than buying the two separately. For GEDs, the matched set pairs the certificate with a test score transcript.
How long does a transcript replica take?
Digital copies are usually delivered the same working day; printed copies are processed and shipped within 1 to 2 business days. Registrar offices, by comparison, commonly take 2 to 6 weeks per copy. If you need the transcript quickly for personal records, a replica is the fastest route to a physical copy.
Can I order a college or university transcript too?
Yes. College and university transcripts are available for institutions across the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, and more — each matched to the institution’s standard layout. A college transcript replica is $145, and you can pair it with the corresponding college diploma for a matched set.
Do employers or colleges accept replica transcripts?
No — and that’s by design. Transcripts requested for admissions, licensing, or employment must come sealed from the issuing school through official channels. A replica is for your personal records, display, and keepsakes only. Many people keep a replica on file for reference while requesting the official copy through the proper channel when verification is actually required.
How do I show proof of my education if I lost my transcript?
For your own records and display, order a custom transcript replica printed with your school and course history — delivered within days. For situations that require officially verified records, the request must go through your school or district and can take weeks. That’s why many people keep a replica for the personal file while the official request runs in parallel. See our guide to choosing a replacement document.