How Early Should You Arrive for a FINRA Exam?

⏰ How Early Should You Arrive for a FINRA Exam?

For all FINRA-administered exams—including the Series 6, 7, 24, 63, 65, and 66—you should plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early to your scheduled exam time. This ensures a smooth check-in process and avoids disqualification due to late arrival.

🛂 Why You Should Arrive Early

• ✅ ID verification and digital check-in take time
• ✅ Security procedures include biometric scanning and locker storage
• ✅ Late arrivals may result in loss of your exam slot and forfeiture of the exam fee
• ✅ Arriving early gives you a few minutes to relax, focus, and breathe

📋 Prometric Testing Center Check-In Process

1. Arrive 30 minutes early
2. Present a valid, government-issued photo ID (must match your exam registration name exactly)
3. Store all personal belongings in a secure locker (phones, watches, bags, food, etc.)
4. Complete check-in: biometric scan, photo capture, rules acknowledgment
5. Wait to be escorted to your testing station

⚠️ What Happens If You’re Late?

• If you arrive 15 minutes or more past your scheduled time, you may be denied entry
• You may need to reschedule and pay again
• Exceptions are rare and at the sole discretion of the testing center

🚀 Tip: Plan for Unexpected Delays

• Check the route and traffic ahead of time
• Bring two forms of ID just in case
• If testing online via remote proctoring, log in 30 minutes early to complete system checks

📌 Be Punctual, Stay Calm, Pass Confidently

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