To take the GED in Nevada, you must be at least 18, or 16 with approval. It costs $31 per subject at a test center, and online testing costs $36 per subject. You must live in Nevada to test there. Confirm on GED.com before you book.
Key facts
Standard age (16 with approval): 18
Test center, per subject: $31
Online, per subject: $36
Residency required: Yes
How much does the GED cost in Nevada?
At a test center, the GED costs $31 per subject in Nevada.
Online, it costs $36 per subject.
A discounted retake at a test center costs $5 per subject.
We did not find a state program that pays the test fee.
More detail: A discounted in-person retake costs a $5 test center fee. Online retakes cost $36. Your diploma and one transcript are free. Ask your test center about third parties that may help pay.
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 Nevada?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Nevada 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 at a test center with written permission from your school district's board of trustees and a parent's permission. Your district may require a practice-test score. Online testing starts at 18.
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 Nevada to take the GED?
Yes. You need to live in Nevada to take the GED there.
You must be a Nevada resident and show proof before testing; there is no minimum length of residency. Some people living near the border may test under the Good Neighbor policy.
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 Nevada?
Yes. Online testing from home is available in Nevada for $36 per subject.
Details: Online testing is open to test-takers 18 and older. You need a green GED Ready score before you schedule, at any age.
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 Nevada?
In Nevada: Wait 24 hours after your first failed attempt. After three attempts, 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 Nevada require?
Nevada 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 can combine GED and HiSET scores, but not scores from different versions of the same exam.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in Nevada?
When you pass, Nevada issues the Nevada Certificate of High School Equivalency.
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 Nevada rules?
Check two places before you book: the Nevada state agency and the Nevada page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
One state page says the tests are never offered on the internet; GED.com and the state's FAQ say online testing is available at 18 and older. We show online testing as available.
Official quotes
"You must be 18 years old to test in Nevada." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"You can be 16 or 17 years old and take the GED® test (at a test center) if you are granted permission by the board of trustees of your school district to take the state-approved high school equivalency test Parental permission is also required." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"The minimum age to test online in Nevada is 18." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"Yes, there is a residency requirement to take the test in Nevada." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"You're only required to take the GED Ready® practice test before scheduling your test if you're 16 years old and live in select school districts." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"Yes, regardless of age, you are required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"Nevada charges $31 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"Nevada charges $36 per subject for the GED® test via Online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"There is a 24 hour wait period before taking the test again after failing a subject area for the first time. After taking a test subject 3 times, you'll have to wait 60 days before retesting." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"*In Nevada, there is a $5 test center fee for GED® test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 for a retake in Nevada. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"In Nevada, the credential is called the Certificate of High School Equivalency." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"High school equivalency testing provides adults with the opportunity to earn the Nevada Certificate of High School Equivalency." (https://doe.nv.gov/offices/craleo/nevada-adult-education/high-school-equivalency)
"Nevada test-takers may choose from two approved HSE exams, the GED®, or the HiSET® to validate their academic skills and knowledge." (https://doe.nv.gov/offices/craleo/nevada-adult-education/high-school-equivalency)
"The tests must be taken in person and are never offered on the internet. Each testing center determines which of the authorized exams to offer and sets its own schedule, requirements, and fees." (https://doe.nv.gov/offices/craleo/nevada-adult-education/high-school-equivalency)
"Upon passage of any of the High School Equivalency Assessments, you will receive your diploma and one copy of your transcript at no cost." (https://doe.nv.gov/offices/craleo/nevada-adult-education/high-school-equivalency)
"Individuals 16-17 years old must present official written permission of withdrawal from compulsory attendance from the board of trustees of a school district (or their designee within the school district or your zoned school), along with signed parental permission, to your local test center to be able to take the exam." (https://doe.nv.gov/offices/craleo/nevada-adult-education/high-school-equivalency/high-school-equivalency-testing-faq)
"You must be a resident of Nevada to take an HSE exam. There is no minimum residency length requirement. You will be required to show proof of residency prior to testing." (https://doe.nv.gov/offices/craleo/nevada-adult-education/high-school-equivalency/high-school-equivalency-testing-faq)
"Nevada's "Good Neighbor" residency policy for HSE testing allows for testing certain non-residents who live near the border of Nevada in adjacent states when a testing site is not easily accessible to the non-resident." (https://doe.nv.gov/offices/craleo/nevada-adult-education/high-school-equivalency/high-school-equivalency-testing-faq)
"Both vendors offer at-home online versions of their assessment for those 18 and older" (https://doe.nv.gov/offices/craleo/nevada-adult-education/high-school-equivalency/high-school-equivalency-testing-faq)
"There are many options available for third parties to pay for all or part of an HSE exam." (https://doe.nv.gov/offices/craleo/nevada-adult-education/high-school-equivalency/high-school-equivalency-testing-faq)
"The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"You will receive one discounted … retake for every GED® test subject you purchase but don't pass. You have 365 days after your full price test to use this retake. … GED Testing Service waives its $26 testing fee" (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"There's no limit to how many times you can test in a year." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"Local school districts may impose other conditions such as requiring a minimum score on a practice test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"Yes, in Nevada you can test in English or Spanish and you can combine tests from different languages to earn your credential." (https://www.ged.com/policies/nevada.html)
"Yes, Nevada allows for the combination of scores from different vendors (e.g., GED® scores and HiSET® scores). However, you cannot combine scores from different versions of an exam" (https://doe.nv.gov/offices/craleo/nevada-adult-education/high-school-equivalency/high-school-equivalency-testing-faq)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Nevada? It costs $31 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 Nevada? 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 Nevada? 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 Nevada to take the GED? Yes. You must be a Nevada 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 Nevada? You only retake the subject you did not pass. Wait 24 hours after your first failed attempt. After three attempts, 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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