To take the GED in New Jersey, 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 where allowed. You must live in New Jersey 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 (limited): $36
Residency required: Yes
How much does the GED cost in New Jersey?
At a test center, the GED costs $36 per subject in New Jersey, or $144 for all four subjects.
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: The state lists $144 for all four subjects. A discounted in-person retake costs a $10 test center fee. Online retakes cost $36. New Jersey does not issue duplicate diplomas.
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 New Jersey?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in New Jersey is 18.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: At 16 or 17 you need a Certificate of Consent to Participate form, and a parent or guardian must bring it to a test center with you. If they cannot come, they sign it before a New Jersey notary. This applies to online testing too.
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.
If you are under 18 and test online, a parent or guardian must be with you at check-in (GED Testing Service policy).
Do you have to live in New Jersey to take the GED?
Yes. You need to live in New Jersey to take the GED there.
Bring a photo ID plus proof that you live in New Jersey, dated in the current or previous month. A valid New Jersey driver's license or permit covers both.
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 New Jersey?
Online testing in New Jersey is limited. GED.com says restrictions may apply, so check your GED.com account before you plan on it.
Details: Online testing is offered with restrictions. You need a green GED Ready score first. Check your GED.com account to see whether you qualify.
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 New Jersey?
In New Jersey: In person, no wait 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 New Jersey require?
New Jersey 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 be enrolled in high school or hold a diploma. You cannot mix English and Spanish subject tests. Passing GED, HiSET and TASC subject scores can be combined on request.
Bring a non-expired, government-issued photo ID on test day (GED.com).
What is the GED credential called in New Jersey?
When you pass, New Jersey issues the New Jersey State Issued 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 New Jersey rules?
Check two places before you book: the New Jersey state agency and the New Jersey page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
"You must be 18 years old to test in New Jersey." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"complete a Certificate of Consent to Participate form verifying that you’re not enrolled in school, have permission to take the GED ® test and have a parent or legal guardian accompany you to the test center" (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"If the parent cannot go to the test center, the Consent to Participate form must be signed by the parent before a New Jersey Notary." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"*Valid (non-expired) New Jersey Driver’s License or Permit will fulfill both the photo ID and the residency documentation requirement." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"Residency documents provided must be from the current or previous month." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"New Jersey charges $36 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"New Jersey charges $36 per subject for the GED® test via Online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"* Online Testing restrictions may apply." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"In New Jersey, there is no waiting period if you do not pass a subject area test the first time. After taking a test subject 3 times, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"*In New Jersey, there is a $10 test center fee for GED® test retakes." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 for a retake in New Jersey." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"In New Jersey, the credential is called the New Jersey State Issued High School Diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"however, you cannot combine two different languages to earn your credential." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"When taking the online GED ® test in New Jersey, students must be residents of the state; otherwise, you will not receive a diploma even if you pass all test subjects." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"Only those with scores within the “Likely to Pass” range or “Green zone” on the GED Ready ® test can take the online exam for each subject." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"Duplicate diplomas are not issued in New Jersey." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"New Jersey YES LIMITED* 16+ N/A" (https://www.ged.com/state-information-online-testing.html)
"The tests can be administered only to persons who are at least 16 years old" (https://www.nj.gov/education/adulted/resources/faqs/)
"GED (GED) $144.00 $10.00 (paid to test center) $36.00 (after second retest)" (https://www.nj.gov/education/adulted/resources/faqs/)
"However, the Consent to Participate Form must be completed by any 16- and/or 17-year-old individual who is currently not enrolled in a public/private high school and interested in taking the GED at home." (https://www.nj.gov/education/adulted/resources/faqs/)
"The TASC assessment was no longer administered after December 31, 2021. The HiSet was no longer administered after May 31, 2023." (https://www.nj.gov/education/adulted/resources/faqs/)
"Can I combine passing subtest scores from the GED, HiSET and TASC to earn a diploma?" (https://www.nj.gov/education/adulted/resources/faqs/)
"GED Testing Service, LLC, Washington DC was determined to be a qualified vendor as a test provider for the New Jersey Department of Education's (NJDOE's) List of Approved High School Equivalency Assessments" (https://www.nj.gov/education/adulted/pathways/)
"If you have a legal guardian, you must bring a copy of the court document awarding guardianship." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.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/new-jersey.html)
"You can’t be enrolled in a high school program or hold a diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"No, you’re not required to take the GED Ready ® practice test before taking the official GED ® test." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"schedule your examination date through your GED ® account within 60 days" (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/new-jersey.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in New Jersey? It costs $36 per subject at a test center ($144 for all four). 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 New Jersey? 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 New Jersey? Online testing is limited in New Jersey, and restrictions may apply. Check your GED.com account. Where it is allowed, you need a webcam, reliable internet and a green GED Ready score within 60 days.
Do I have to live in New Jersey to take the GED? Yes. You must be a New Jersey 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 New Jersey? You only retake the subject you did not pass. In person, no wait 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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