Maryland

You must be 18 years old to test in Maryland without proof of withdrawal or verification of home instruction.

In Maryland, you may test if ages 16-17 if you:

• Provide proof of legal withdraw from school and provide signed, embossed, or sealed documentation to the Maryland GED^® office.

OR

• Provide the Maryland verification form of enrollment in Home Instruction with signed, embossed, or sealed documentation to the Maryland GED® office.

You can continue with registration as soon as the MD Labor GED® office reviews and approves your withdrawal form.

Testers under the age of 18 are not eligible to take the Online GED® Exam in Maryland, regardless of withdrawal status.

Yes. 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. You will be turned away from the test center or Online testing without adequate proof of identification or residency.

To learn more about ID requirements in Maryland, please visit the Maryland Department of Labor’s webpage, GED® Testing in Maryland.

**Military ID cards are not accepted for Online Testing.

Some states allow people who don’t live there to take the GED^® test, and others don’t. You’ll need to check the residency requirement for the state that you’re interested to test.

No, Maryland doesn’t require you to prepare for the GED^® test.

For those testing in-person at a Testing Center: 

• No, you’re not required to take the GED Ready® practice test before taking the official GED® test. 

For those testing on the Online Exam: 

• 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. 

Yes.

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• 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.
• Maryland charges $14.25 for the first attempt of each GED® test taken at a test center

NOTE: You must apply the Discount Code MDGED2175 at checkout in order to pay $14.25 for the first attempt.

• Maryland subsidizes $21.75 for the first attempt of each module at either at a test center or online. Maryland does not subsidize any retests.
• Maryland charges $14.25 for the first attempt of each GED® test taken online.

You will pay for the test online with a debit or credit card when you schedule your test.

Don’t have a credit or debit card? Some students use American Express Bluebird. Register for a free Bluebird card online and add funds with cash at a Walmart location. Learn more about Bluebird.

For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:  

• If you did not pass one of your GED® test subjects, you can take two subsequent retests, with no restrictions between retakes. If you fail the third or any subsequent retest, you must wait 60 days for your next attempt.
• Retake rules are enforced for those retesting in either English or Spanish.

For those testing on the Online Exam: 

• The Online Proctored Exam allows for one retake before a 60 day waiting period. After taking a test subject two times online, you’ll have to wait 60 days before retesting.

For those testing in-person at a Testing Center: 

• *After receiving one retake at the reduced price, the price of the test subject returns to the regular price, $36.00, not subsidized. If you do not pass that subject again, you will receive 1 more retake at the reduced rate of $10.00. This retake offer (1 full price then 1 discount) repeats until you pass the test. GED Testing Service waives its $26 testing fee.
• Maryland subsidizes the cost for the first attempt of each subject so that the $36.00 per subject fee is reduced to $14.25 per subject. The voucher code: MDGED2175 must be applied at checkout to obtain the Maryland subsidy.
• In Maryland, the first attempt of each subject test is subsidized, whether the test is taken in person at the test center or Online Proctored.
• Maryland does not subsidize retests.

Online:

• The Maryland voucher code MDGED2175 can also be used to subsidize Online Proctored Exam. The code must be applied at checkout to obtain the subsidy and reduce the cost to $14.25.
• Subsequent online testing costs $36.00. Discounted retakes are not offered on the Online Proctored Exam.
• In Maryland, the first attempt of each subject test is subsidized, whether the test is taken in person at the test center or Online Proctored.
• Maryland does not subsidize retests.

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The Maryland State GED^® Program has partnered with GED Testing Service for fulfillment of requests for GED^® transcripts and diplomas.

After passing the GED® test, you will automatically receive one free electronic diploma, one free paper diploma, and one free electronic transcript. You must take action to receive your transcript or diploma.

Electronic Diploma and Transcript

The electronic diploma and transcript download links will be e-mailed to the e-mail address associated with your GED^® account once you have passed all GED^® test subjects and earned your diploma.

• Links are only available for a limited time, so be sure to download your electronic documents right away.
• Follow the instructions provided in the e-mail. These PDF documents are very valuable since they can be forwarded to employers and colleges that accept electronic credentials.
• The PDF documents are verified by GED Testing Service/Parchment each time they are opened using Blue Ribbon Security. The blue ribbon symbol displayed in the PDF is assurance that the digital credential is valid, the document is authentic, and the contents of the credential have not been altered.

Printed Diploma

The printed diploma can be ordered in your GED^® account at GED.com. After logging in, go to My Scores and select Order Duplicates. Select the Diploma option and then select the Printed Diploma. Your first printed diploma is free of charge.

• You will then be asked who and what address you want the diploma to be mailed to.
• Carefully follow the instructions presented during the ordering process.

You can request your duplicate transcript and diploma here.

In Maryland, the credential is called the Maryland High School Diploma.

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For those testing in-person at a Testing Center:

• Although not recommended, in Maryland, you can schedule to take all test subjects in the same day if you can find a testing center with hours that accommodate it.

For those testing on the Online Exam:

• No, you must schedule your test appointments separately, one at a time. After you complete one online exam you may schedule another, based on appointment availability.

Yes, in Maryland you can test in English and Spanish, and you can combine different language versions of the GED^® test to earn your credential.

It depends on whether or not that state has a residency requirement. Check with your new state to determine the requirements for testing and transferring scores to the new state.