FINRA Exam Results – How and When You Get Them

📊 How and When You Receive FINRA Exam Results

Understanding when and how you’ll receive your FINRA exam results is crucial for planning your next steps. Here’s a detailed guide based on the latest information:

🖥️ Online Testing (Remote via ProProctor)

• Immediate Feedback: Upon completing your online exam, you’ll receive an unofficial pass/fail notification on the screen via the PROCTOR® system.FINRA+3FINRA+3FINRA+3
• Official Results Report: Within three business days, an official results report will be emailed to the address you provided during scheduling. This report will also be posted to FINRA’s systems. FINRA+2FINRA+2FINRA+2
• Content Breakdown: If you fail the exam, the report includes your overall score and performance by topic area to help guide your future study efforts. FINRA

🏢 In-Person Testing (Prometric Test Centers)

• Immediate Results: After completing your exam, you’ll receive your pass/fail result on the computer screen via the PROCTOR® system.FINRA+2FINRA+2FINRA+2
• Printed Score Report: A printed copy of your results will be provided at the test center.FINRA
• Detailed Feedback: If you fail, the printed report will include your overall score and performance by topic area. FINRA+1FINRA+1

🗂️ Accessing Your Results Online

• TESS System: For exams taken through the Test Enrollment Services System (TESS), your results will appear in the “My Exams” section within 72 hours of completing the exam. FINRA
• FINRA Gateway: Registered representatives can access their exam history and other registration information through the Financial Professional Gateway (FinPro). FINRA+3FINRA+3FINRA+3

🔄 Retaking the Exam

• Standard Waiting Period: If you do not pass, you must wait 30 days before retaking the exam.
• Multiple Failures: After three consecutive failures, a 180-day waiting period applies before you can retake the exam. FINRA
• Re-Enrollment: Your firm must re-request the exam for you through the Central Registration Depository (CRD) system. If you self-enrolled, you’ll need to submit a new request and pay the exam fee through TESS. FINRA+3FINRA+3FINRA+3

📝 Disputing Exam Content

• Challenge Process: If you believe a question was incorrect or unfair, you can submit a Content Challenge Form within 30 days of your exam date. FINRA will review and provide a response within 20 days. FINRA+2FINRA+2FINRA+2

📞 Need Assistance?

• FINRA Support Center: For questions or concerns, contact the FINRA Support Center at (301) 590-6500.FINRA+5FINRA+5FINRA+5