ASE tests cost $62 each, plus $34 per order
ASE charges $62 for each certification test, plus a $34 registration fee on every order. Advanced level tests (L1 to L4) cost $124 each. Recertification tests cost the same. Technicians certified in A1 to A9 can instead keep their certifications current with the ASE Renewal App for $52 a year.
ASE test fees for 2026
| Registration fee, per order | $34 |
|---|---|
| Certification test, each | $62 |
| Advanced level test (L1 to L4), each | $124 |
| Recertification test, each | $62 |
| Advanced recertification (L1 to L3), each | $124 |
| ASE Renewal App for A1 to A9, per year | $52 |
| Military MIL1 test | $80 |
| Military MIL2 to MIL8 tests | $94 |
| One test in one order | $96 |
|---|---|
| A1 to A8 in one order | $530 |
| One advanced test in one order | $158 |
The $34 is charged once per order, so buying several tests together saves money. Fall 2026 registration runs October 10 to December 31, 2026. First time tests are taken at a test center. Recertification can also be taken online with a remote proctor. Sources: ASE, How to Register: test dates and fees.
What this price covers
ASE certification shows a technician has passed a test in an area such as brakes (A5) or engine repair (A1). FeeGuides.com is not linked to ASE.
What changes your price
- How many tests per order. The $34 fee is per order, not per test.
- Test level. Advanced tests cost double.
- How you recertify. Tests, or the $52 a year app for A1 to A9.
Ways to pay less
- Buy all the tests you plan to take in one order to pay the $34 only once.
- Ask your shop. Many employers pay for ASE tests.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the group that runs the test or sets the fee, taken from its own website. Where we show a total, we only add up that group's own fees so you can see the full amount in one place. We do not add our own guesses, and we do not use prices from test prep blogs. Fees can change, so check the official page before you pay. We last checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
How much does an ASE test cost?
$62, plus $34 per order.
How much are ASE advanced tests?
$124 each.
How much is the ASE Renewal App?
$52 a year.
Is the registration fee charged per test?
No, once per order.