To take the GED in Delaware, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $36 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $36 per subject. You must live in Delaware to test there. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (16 with approval): 18
Test center, per subject: $36
Online, per subject: $36
Residency required: Yes
How much does the GED cost in Delaware?
At a test center, the GED costs $36 per subject in Delaware.
Online, it costs $36 per subject.
A discounted retake at a test center costs $10 per subject.
We did not find a state program that pays the test fee.
More detail: A discounted in-person retake costs a $10 test center fee. Online retakes cost the full $36.
At US test centers, GED Testing Service waives its fee on retakes of a failed subject (up to two discounted retakes, used within 12 months). State and test-center fees may still apply. Online retakes are not discounted.
How old do you have to be to take the GED in Delaware?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Delaware is 18.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: At 16 or 17 you can test if you live in Delaware and the Department of Education approves your written age waiver. Include proof of age, proof you withdrew from school, and your school transcript. Online, a parent must attend check-in.
The minimum age to test online is 16.
Nationally, GED Testing Service says test takers must be at least 16 and not enrolled in an accredited high school. Each state adds its own rules.
Do you have to live in Delaware to take the GED?
Yes. You need to live in Delaware to take the GED there.
You must live in Delaware, work in Delaware, or be registered with a Delaware Department of Labor program. Bring proof to the test center.
Where a state requires residency, GED Testing Service asks you to self-certify that you live there before you schedule. The state may check further.
Can you take the GED online in Delaware?
Yes. Online testing from home is available in Delaware for $36 per subject.
Details: GED.com offers online testing in Delaware from age 16. You need a green GED Ready score before you schedule.
Some students who test at home say working math on an on-screen whiteboard feels slow, so some choose a test center for Math. Practice your scratch work on screen if you plan to test online.
To test online, GED.com requires:
A computer with a webcam and reliable internet.
A "green" GED Ready score (Likely to Pass) within the last 60 days, for each subject you want to test online.
A private room with a closed door, and a government-issued photo ID.
You must be in the United States while you test.
What are the GED retake rules in Delaware?
In Delaware: In person, you can retake a subject twice with no wait. After the third attempt, wait 60 days before each retake. Online, you get one retake before a 60-day wait.
The national rule from GED Testing Service: at a test center, you can retake a subject you did not pass two times with no waiting period. After a third or later attempt, you wait 60 days. Online, you get one retake before a 60-day wait. State rules can be stricter, and they come first.
If you miss by a few points, you keep the subjects you passed and retake only the one you missed. Review the topics from your score report before you book again.
What else does Delaware require?
Delaware does not require GED Ready to book at a test center. You do need a green GED Ready score to test online. Taking it anyway is a good way to check that you are ready.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Delaware?
When you pass, Delaware issues the Delaware State Board of Education Endorsement Secondary Credential.
To pass, you need a score of 145 or higher on each of the four subjects: Math, Reasoning Through Language Arts, Science and Social Studies (GED.com).
Where can you check the official Delaware rules?
Check two places before you book: the Delaware state agency and the Delaware page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
Delaware's education department lists $30 per test ($120 total); GED.com lists $36 per subject. We show GED.com's price.
Delaware's education department says online GED testing is not available; GED.com lists online testing in Delaware. Check your GED.com account before you plan to test online.
Official quotes
"You must be 18 years old to test in Delaware." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"Complete a written age waiver application and send it to the Delaware Department of Education." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"Yes, you must be a current resident of the Delaware or, if a resident from another state be actively employed in Delaware or be registered with a Delaware Department of Labor Program in order to test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"Delaware charges $36 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"Delaware charges $36 per subject for the GED ® test taken online" (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"Yes, you are required to take the GED Ready ® practice test before taking the official GED ® test online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"After the third attempt each must be preceded by a 60-day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"*In Delaware, there is a $10 test center fee for GED® test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 for a retake in Delaware." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"In Delaware the credential is called the Delaware State Board of Education Endorsement Secondary Credential." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"GED testing costs $30 per test ($120 total) and must be done at one of the official Delaware GED testing centers listed below. Online GED testing is not available." (https://education.delaware.gov/families/college-career-life/adult-education/adult-basic-education-abe-ged/)
"Verification of withdrawal from the applicant’s public or non public school program" (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"And a transcript from the applicant’s public or non public school program" (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"A parent or guardian must be present at the pre-test check-in to give consent and authorize the underage tester to be recorded during testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"No, you do not need to take a GED ® class before taking the official GED ® test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"the best way to order your first and/or duplicate Credential or Transcript is to go to DiplomaSender.com" (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"You will need to provide proof to the test center that you meet the above state requirements." (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
"In Delaware, you can be 16 or 17 and take the GED" (https://www.ged.com/policies/delaware.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Delaware? It costs $36 per subject at a test center. Online it costs $36 per subject. These are official fees checked October 26, 2026. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
How old do you have to be to take the GED in Delaware? The standard minimum age is 18. People as young as 16 may test with approval, such as a waiver and parent consent.
Can I take the GED online in Delaware? Yes. You need a computer with a webcam, reliable internet, a private room and a green GED Ready score within the last 60 days for each subject.
Do I have to live in Delaware to take the GED? Yes. You must be a Delaware resident to test there. Bring proof of where you live if your ID does not show it.
What happens if I fail a GED subject in Delaware? You only retake the subject you did not pass. In person, you can retake a subject twice with no wait. After the third attempt, wait 60 days before each retake. Online, you get one retake before a 60-day wait.
Data notes
Rules and fees change. Always confirm on GED.com and with your state agency before you book. We checked this data on October 26, 2026.
How we collected it: Each state's GED Testing Service policy page and GED.com's online-testing table, cross-checked against the state education or adult-education agency. Every value is backed by a quote saved from an official page. Where sources disagree, the conflict is listed in plain words with the value we show. Official test fees only; confirm on GED.com before you book.
Next steps
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