ASE Certification Cost (2026)
What you'll actually pay ASE to get certified — plus how to prepare for far less.
| What ASE charges | Cost |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | $34 per orderonce per order, any number of tests |
| Standard certification test | $62 each |
| Advanced Level (L1–L4) test | $124 each |
| Recertification test | $62 eachorder capped at $186 |
| ASE Renewal App (A-series) | $52 / yearkeeps A1–A9 current without a full exam |
Fees verified July 2026 from ase.com/dates-fees-test-times. ASE sets these; they change yearly. We sell preparation, never access to the test.
Preparing costs less than testing
The ASE Task Lists are free, so preparation doesn't have to be expensive. Our All-Access Pass is a one-time $49 — no subscription — and covers every available series and simulator. Build your study plan or start with A5 Brakes.
Recertification cost
Certifications expire every 5 years. You can recertify with a shorter recert test (order capped at $186), or — for A-series — keep them current with the $52/year Renewal App. See how to become ASE certified.
FAQ
- How much does one ASE test cost?
- $62 for a standard test plus the $34 registration fee per order — so a single test in its own order is about $96. Advanced L tests are $124.
- Is the ASE Renewal App worth it?
- For A-series recertification, the $52/year Renewal App keeps all your A1–A9 certs current by answering a question per cert each month — cheaper than paying recert test fees. It doesn't cover initial certification or non-A series, and it only maintains existing certs.
- How much does prep cost?
- Preparation can be free — the ASE Task Lists are public. Our All-Access Pass is a one-time $49 (no subscription) and covers every series available in the product.