How Long Are FINRA Licenses Valid?

How Long Are FINRA Licenses Valid?
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📅 FINRA Licenses Don’t Expire — But They Can Be Terminated
Technically, a FINRA license (like Series 6, 7, or 24) does not expire while you’re actively registered with a FINRA-member firm. However, if your registration is terminated, the license can become inactive and eventually expire based on the following timeline.

⏳ Key Rule: The Two-Year Window

• If you leave a firm or your registration is terminated, you have two years to become registered with another FINRA-member firm.
• After two years of inactivity, your license expires, and you’ll need to retake the exam to regain registration.

📃 What Happens During the 2-Year Period?

• Your record is stored in CRD (Central Registration Depository)
• You’re considered “unregistered” but not expired
• You may rejoin a firm and reactivate your license without retesting if it’s within the 2-year window

🔄 How to Keep Your License Active

• Stay continuously employed by a registered broker-dealer or investment adviser firm
• File Form U4 when switching firms to maintain continuity
• Complete any required Continuing Education (CE)

🧾 Continuing Education Requirements

• Regulatory Element: Required annually for most registered individuals
• Firm Element: Ongoing firm-specific training requirements

Failing to complete CE can result in inactive status, even if you’re still employed.

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