To take the GED in Maryland, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $14.25 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $14.25 per subject. You must live in Maryland to test there. Free or subsidized testing is available for some residents. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (16 with approval): 18
Test center, per subject: $14.25
Online, per subject: $14.25
Residency required: Yes
How much does the GED cost in Maryland?
At a test center, the GED costs $14.25 per subject in Maryland.
Online, it costs $14.25 per subject.
A discounted retake at a test center costs $10 per subject.
Free or subsidized testing: yes, for some residents. Maryland pays $21.75 of your first attempt at each subject, in person or online. Enter code MDGED2175 at checkout to pay $14.25. Retests are not subsidized.
More detail: $14.25 is the first-attempt price with the state code. In person, your first retest costs $10 and the next costs the full $36. Online retests cost $36. If you miss a test, the rescheduled test is not subsidized.
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 Maryland?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Maryland 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 after the Maryland GED office approves proof that you legally withdrew from school, or proof that you are enrolled in home instruction.
The minimum age to test online is 18.
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 Maryland to take the GED?
Yes. You need to live in Maryland to take the GED there.
Bring a current Maryland driver's license, permit or ID, a military dependent ID, or a passport, plus proof that you live in Maryland. Expired documents are not accepted. Military IDs do not work for online testing.
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 Maryland?
Yes. Online testing from home is available in Maryland for $14.25 per subject.
Details: Online testing is open to test-takers 18 and older. You need a green GED Ready score (145 or higher) within 60 days of testing. You can combine online and test-center scores.
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 Maryland?
In Maryland: In person, you can retake a subject twice with no wait. If you fail the third or a later retest, wait 60 days. 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 Maryland require?
Maryland 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.
You must not already have a Maryland high school diploma. Maryland also offers the National External Diploma Program as another route to a diploma.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Maryland?
When you pass, Maryland issues the Maryland High School Diploma.
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 Maryland rules?
Check two places before you book: the Maryland state agency and the Maryland page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
"You must be 18 years old to test in Maryland without proof of withdrawal or verification of home instruction." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"Provide proof of legal withdraw from school and provide signed, embossed, or sealed documentation to the Maryland GED ® office." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"You must present your Maryland-issued, (MVA), current driver’s license, permit or ID, active duty Military dependent ID card** or a current passport along with, proof of MD residency, at the testing center or for Online testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"Yes, you are required to take the GED Ready ® practice test before taking the official GED ® test online and achieve a GREEN ready score (145 or higher) within 60 days of testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"Maryland charges $14.25 for the first attempt of each GED® test taken at a test center" (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"Maryland charges $14.25 for the first attempt of each GED® test taken online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"If you fail the third or any subsequent retest, you must wait 60 days for your next attempt." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"In Maryland, the credential is called the Maryland High School Diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"Securely monitored remote Online Proctored GED® tests (OP) for qualified testers 18 years old and older." (https://labor.maryland.gov/adultliteracy/ged.shtml)
"This code reduces the cost of the first attempt from $36.00 to $14.25 per module for in-person testing and Online Proctored (OP) testing." (https://labor.maryland.gov/adultliteracy/ged.shtml)
"Your first retest will be discounted to the cost of $10.00. Your second retest will be the full price of $36.00." (https://labor.maryland.gov/adultliteracy/gedcbttaker.shtml)
"All OP retakes per subject module: $36.00" (https://labor.maryland.gov/adultliteracy/gedcbttaker.shtml)
"National External Diploma Program (NEDP)" (https://labor.maryland.gov/adultliteracy/ged.shtml)
"Provide the Maryland verification form of enrollment in Home Instruction" (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"** Military ID cards are not accepted for Online Testing." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"Can I combine testing scores if taken at both Testing Center and Online? Yes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"you will automatically receive one free electronic diploma, one free paper diploma, and one free electronic transcript." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"Test Centers will not accept expired documents as Identification for in-person or remote testing." (https://labor.maryland.gov/adultliteracy/ged.shtml)
"offers short-term assistance for classes and tutoring and for covering the costs of practice tests and the fourth and final exam." (https://labor.maryland.gov/adultliteracy/ged.shtml)
"Has not obtained a Maryland high school diploma" (https://labor.maryland.gov/adultliteracy/gedcbttaker.shtml)
"If you are a No Show, Maryland will not subsidize the rescheduled test." (https://labor.maryland.gov/adultliteracy/gedcbttaker.shtml)
"Future requests for official transcripts and/or diplomas will require a fee." (https://labor.maryland.gov/adultliteracy/gedcbttaker.shtml)
"Maryland subsidizes $21.75 for the first attempt of each module at either at a test center or Online; the voucher code may be used a total of four times. Maryland does not subsidize any retests." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"In Maryland, you may test if ages 16-17 if you:" (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
"NOTE: You must apply the Discount Code MDGED2175 at checkout in order to pay $14.25 for the first attempt." (https://www.ged.com/policies/maryland.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Maryland? It costs $14.25 per subject at a test center. Online it costs $14.25 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 Maryland? 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 Maryland? 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 Maryland to take the GED? Yes. You must be a Maryland resident to test there. Bring proof of where you live if your ID does not show it.
Can I take the GED for free in Maryland? Yes, for some residents. Maryland pays $21.75 of your first attempt at each subject, in person or online. Enter code MDGED2175 at checkout to pay $14.25. Retests are not subsidized. Programs have conditions and funding can run out, so confirm before you book.
What happens if I fail a GED subject in Maryland? You only retake the subject you did not pass. In person, you can retake a subject twice with no wait. If you fail the third or a later retest, wait 60 days. 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.
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