To take the GED in Utah, 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 do not have to live in Utah to test. 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: No
How much does the GED cost in Utah?
At a test center, the GED costs $36 per subject in Utah.
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 $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 Utah?
The standard minimum age to take the GED in Utah is 18.
Younger people may be able to test from age 16 with approval.
Rules for younger test takers: You must be 18 and your class must have graduated. At 16 to 18, before your class graduates, you need to be withdrawn from school and complete the HSE eligibility form with an adult education program. At 16 you also need a readiness check.
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 Utah to take the GED?
No. You do not have to live in Utah to take the GED there.
Can you take the GED online in Utah?
Online testing in Utah is limited. GED.com says restrictions may apply, so check your GED.com account before you plan on it.
Details: Online testing is limited. Check your GED.com account. You need a green GED Ready score within the last 60 days 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 Utah?
In Utah: In person, no wait for your first two retakes; 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 Utah require?
Utah 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 Utah?
When you pass, Utah issues the Utah High School Completion 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 Utah rules?
Check two places before you book: the Utah state agency and the Utah page on GED.com. When they disagree, ask the state agency.
"You must be 18 years old to test in Utah and your class must have graduated." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"You have been formally withdrawn from the public secondary school system and have completed the HSE Candidate and Adult Education Eligibility form." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"If you are 16, in addition to completing the withdrawal form, you must access a Utah state-sponsored adult education program for verification of academic readiness necessary to take the GED® tests." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"No, there is no residency requirement to take the test in Utah." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"Yes, you are required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test online." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"Utah charges $36 per subject for the GED® test at a Test Center." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"Utah charges $36 per subject for the GED® test taken online" (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"*Some Online Testing restrictions may apply. Please visit your GED student portal for more information." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"In Utah, there is no waiting period for your first two retakes. After taking a test subject 3 times, you'll have to wait 60 days before retesting." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"*In Utah, there is a $10 test center fee for GED® test retakes" (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"The Online Proctored Exam costs $36 for a retake in Utah. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"In Utah the credential is called the Utah High School Completion Diploma." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"Before you can schedule an online test, you must score "Green" on the GED Ready practice test within the last 60 days." (https://www.ged.com/state-information-online-testing.html)
"Residency is not a requirement for a GED® test-taker to take the GED® Test." (https://schools.utah.gov/adulteducation/hseged.php)
"Anyone ages 16-18 whose class has not graduated is eligible to take the GED® Test with the following requirements:" (https://schools.utah.gov/adulteducation/hseged.php)
"Must contact the school or district last attended to obtain and complete the HSE Candidate and Adult Education Eligibility Form." (https://schools.utah.gov/adulteducation/hseged.php)
"Must access a Utah state-sponsored adult education program for verification of academic readiness necessary to take the GED® Tests." (https://schools.utah.gov/adulteducation/hseged.php)
"the resulting Utah High School Completion Diploma" (https://schools.utah.gov/adulteducation/hseged.php)
"The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.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/utah.html)
"There's no limit to how many times you can test in a year." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"should be turned into a Utah state-sponsored adult education program" (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"No, Utah doesn't require you to prepare for the GED® test in an adult education classroom." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
"Yes, in Utah, you can take the GED® Test in English or Spanish and you can combine the two languages to earn your credential." (https://www.ged.com/policies/utah.html)
Questions and answers
How much does the GED cost in Utah? 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 Utah? 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 Utah? Online testing is limited in Utah, 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 Utah to take the GED? No. Utah does not require residency to take the GED. Check the residency section for any conditions on the credential.
What happens if I fail a GED subject in Utah? You only retake the subject you did not pass. In person, no wait for your first two retakes; 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.
Next steps
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