ASE G1 · what it costs, checked Oct 23, 2026
ASE G1 cost: $96 on its own
As of October 23, 2026, one G1 attempt bought on its own costs $96: the $62 test fee plus the $34 registration fee, which is charged once per order. Fees for the other tests sit side by side on ASE test cost. This page covers what differs for G1, mostly the cost of keeping it.
- $96one test, one order
- $62recertification test
- 5 yearsbetween recertifications
Every G1 charge, sourced
| Fact | Detail | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test fee | $62 per test | ASE: test fees and registration (2026) | |
| Registration fee | $34 per order, however many tests the order holds | ASE: test fees and registration (2026) | |
| One test, one order | $96 for one test alone in an order ($62 + $34); each extra test in the same order adds $62 | ASE: test fees and registration (2026) | |
| Recertification fee | $62 per recertification test; test fees are capped at $186 an order, so $220 at most with registration | ASE: test fees and registration (2026) | |
| ASE Renewal App | Not available: the ASE Renewal App covers A1–A9 only | ASE Certification: Need to Know (Jan 2026) · ASE: Renewal App | |
| Time to take the test | 90 days from purchase to schedule and take the test; no changes within 3 days of the appointmentuntaken, unexpired tests canceled within 90 days of purchase are refunded | ASE: test fees and registration (2026) | |
| Retake wait | 30 full days before you can buy and schedule the same test again | ASE: FAQs | |
| Official ASE practice test | ASE sells an official practice test of 28 questions, 60 days to finish itASE shows no price on the page | ASE: official practice tests |
Keeping G1: no Renewal App
The ASE Renewal App is not for G1: it covers A1–A9 only. An A-series holder pays $52/yr for the app, $260 over five years, however many A certifications it keeps current, with no test appointment. A G1 holder books and passes the G1R test every 5 years instead.
- G1R alone in an order: $62 test fee plus the $34 registration fee.
- G1R with other recertification tests: one registration fee covers the order, and recert test fees are capped, so the order is $220 at most.
If you hold other ASE certifications that come due the same year, put G1R in the same order.
Testing from home saves the trip
Where you sit it is up to you: test center or remote proctoring at home or work (Prometric ProProctor), first attempt included. Testing at home or at work saves the drive and the half day off, and the fee is the same either way.
Students: a route without the G1 test
Students in ASE-accredited programs who pass a set list of 8 ASE entry-level tests can earn G1 without taking it. The G1 guide doesn't name the eight tests, so ask your program which ones count before you plan around it.
Retakes and lost fees
- Retake: wait 30 days, then buy the test again. On its own that's another $96, registration included.
- Refunds: untaken, unexpired tests canceled within 90 days of purchase are refunded.
- Changes: 90 days from purchase to schedule and take the test; no changes within 3 days of the appointment.
- Lateness: late candidates can be turned away and lose the fee (Need to Know, p. 3).
Prep costs
None is required. The 2026 G1 study guide is free. ASE's official G1 practice test has 28 questions; ASE shows no price on the page. The practice test here is free with no sign-up.
G1 cost, quick answers
How much does the ASE G1 test cost?
As of October 23, 2026: $96 for one test alone in an order ($62 + $34); each extra test in the same order adds $62. Fees are set for each calendar year.
Can I renew G1 with the ASE Renewal App?
No: the app is not for G1. G1 is renewed by passing the G1R test, at a test center or online.
Do I pay the registration fee again for a retake?
Yes, if the retake is a new order on its own: the $34 fee is charged per order, plus $62 for the test.