Yes. In most states you can take the GED® test at home if you meet the conditions. The ged.com online testing page says the test is proctored live through your webcam and is offered in English and Spanish. Six states are listed as in-person only: Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, New York, West Virginia and Wyoming. Prepanchor is an independent study publisher. We can't book, proctor or change your appointment, so every booking step below happens on ged.com.
Check your state (checked 26 October 2026)
This table comes from the State Information: Online Testing page on ged.com, read on 26 October 2026. The page changes, so confirm your state there before you plan around it.
| Online testing | States and territories |
|---|---|
| Yes | Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Guam, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin |
| Limited (restrictions may apply, see the student portal) | Alabama, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah |
| No (in-person only) | Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, New York, West Virginia, Wyoming |
| Not offered (in person: No, online: N/A) | Iowa, Maine |
"Limited" means ged.com lists restrictions for that state without spelling them out on the table. Log in to your student account to see what applies to you.
Quick lookups for common searches
| Search | What the table says |
|---|---|
| Take GED test online in Texas | Yes |
| Take GED test online in Florida | No, in-person only |
| Take GED test online in NYC | New York is listed as No, in-person only |
| Take GED test online in California | Yes, with an 18+ minimum age |
| Take GED test online in New Jersey | Limited |
Age rules
The minimum age for online testing varies by state: 16, 17 or 18 and up. The table on ged.com shows these examples of 17+ and 18+ states, and the rest are listed there too.
| Minimum age | Examples listed |
|---|---|
| 17+ | Kentucky, Minnesota, Tennessee, Wisconsin, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| 18+ | California, Maryland, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands |
If you're under 18, ged.com says you face extra rules from your jurisdiction and need parental consent. Check your state's row before you start.
Free and discounted states
ged.com marks some states as free, including Alaska, Connecticut, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. It marks others as discounted, including Arkansas, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, North Dakota and Ohio. Eligibility conditions apply, and exact prices and conditions appear only after you log in, so we don't list any amounts here. Test fees are not the same everywhere.
What you need before booking
According to the online testing page, you need all of these.
- A green practice-test score. For each subject you want to take online, you need a "green" score on GED's paid practice test within the last 60 days. You must also schedule within 60 days of that score. That test is sold on ged.com, so check its page for the current price.
- A computer with a webcam and a reliable internet connection. Run the system test before you book.
- A private room. It needs walls and a closed door.
- Government-issued ID. It is checked at check-in.
- Your physical location in the United States. If you test from abroad, ged.com says the appointment is revoked and the fee is lost.
- Time to spare. Log in 30 minutes before your appointment. Check-in verifies your system, your ID and your workspace.
There is no listed webcam-free option on the page, so plan on having one.
Test-day rules at home
ged.com lists conduct rules for online testing. In our words, these are the ones most likely to cost you the appointment.
| Rule | What to do |
|---|---|
| Nobody else in the room | Tell the household the door stays closed |
| Phones and watches out of reach | Put them in another room, not just in a pocket |
| Stay in the webcam view | Don't stand up or lean away from the screen |
| No physical calculator, scratch paper or notes | Use the onscreen tools instead |
| No touchscreen use | Use your keyboard and mouse |
| No speaking aloud | Read silently, even when you think |
ged.com says violations can lead to revoked scores and a testing ban. Chat with the proctor is there for technical help, not for questions about test content.
Tools you get instead of paper
You can't bring a handheld calculator or scratch paper. ged.com says the online test gives you an onscreen calculator, a scratch pad and a whiteboard in their place. Learn them before test day. Our GED calculator guide explains how the calculator works, and the Prepanchor Scientific Calculator Mini-Course for the GED® Test gives you practice with it.
How to schedule, step by step
- Create your account on ged.com. Choose your state, and read its row on the state page.
- Take GED's paid practice test for the subject. Aim for green. The 60-day window starts from that score.
- Run the system test. Do this on the same computer and in the same room you'll use on test day.
- Schedule your appointment. The scheduling page says you can book one subject at a time or up to all four, at a test center or with online proctoring, and pay online by card.
- Check in. Log in 30 minutes early.
If your state is in-person only
If you live in Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, New York, West Virginia or Wyoming, the table lists in-person testing only. Book an in-person test center appointment instead. The scheduling page covers test center booking. Iowa and Maine are listed as not offering the GED test in person, with online marked not applicable, so check ged.com's state information for the latest on your options.
Free online GED test? What's actually free
Practice can be free. The real test is marked free only in some states, and conditions apply there. For practice you have three routes.
- The free test previews on ged.com. Their Test Previews page is where to start.
- Our free Prepanchor Formula Sheet Explained + Math Diagnostic for the GED® Test.
- Our GED practice test guide, which explains how to use each practice option.
None of these is the real test. For the real test, the state flags above show which states are marked free or discounted, and you log in to see the details.
Are online GED tests valid?
The pages we checked don't say in those words that online and in-person results are identical, so we won't say it either. What ged.com does state is that online testing is live-proctored by webcam, offered in English and Spanish, and available in the states listed above. If a school, employer or college asks about online results, ask them directly. For what score you need, see our GED passing score guide.
FAQ
Can I take my GED test completely online?
In the states marked Yes, you can take the test with live online proctoring after you meet the requirements. You still need a green result on GED's practice test first. In limited states, restrictions may apply.
Can I take the GED online without a webcam?
The online testing page requires a webcam, and we found no alternative published.
Can I take all four GED tests in one day?
You can schedule one subject at a time or up to all four. We didn't find a rule about how many you can take in a single day, so check your account when you book.
How much does a GED cost?
It depends on the state, and ged.com shows prices after you log in. Some states are marked free or discounted.
Can I take the GED online in Florida or New York?
No. Both are listed as in-person only. Use a test center.