How Much Does Each FINRA Exam Cost in 2025?

​As of 2025, the fees for FINRA and NASAA qualification exams are as follows:​

📘 FINRA Exams

• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE): $80
  A foundational exam required for all prospective securities industry professionals. ​FINRA
• Series 6 – Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative: $75
  Qualifies individuals to sell mutual funds, variable annuities, and insurance premiums. ​FINRA
• Series 7 – General Securities Representative: $300
  Authorizes the holder to sell a broad range of securities, including stocks, bonds, options, and more. ​FINRA
• Series 24 – General Securities Principal: $120
  Required for individuals who supervise or manage branch activities. ​

📘 NASAA Exams (Administered by FINRA)

• Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam: $147
  Covers state securities regulations and laws; often required in addition to the Series 6 or 7. ​
• Series 65 – Uniform Investment Adviser Law Exam: $187
  Qualifies individuals to act as investment adviser representatives. ​Investopedia+1FINRA+1
• Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Exam: $177
  Combines Series 63 and 65; designed for individuals who have passed the Series 7 and wish to become both securities agents and investment adviser representatives. ​Investopedia

💡 Additional Notes

• Retake Fees: If you need to retake an exam, you’ll be required to pay the full exam fee again.​
• Sponsorship Requirements: While the SIE can be taken without firm sponsorship, most other exams (e.g., Series 6, 7, 24) require you to be sponsored by a FINRA-member firm.​
• Enrollment Period: Once enrolled, you typically have a 120-day window to schedule and take your exam.​

For more detailed information on exam fees and requirements, you can visit the FINRA Qualification Exams page.

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