How to Register for the Series 24 Exam in 2025
- April 1, 2025
- Posted by: 'FINRA Exam Mastery'
- Category: Finance
📝 How to Register for the Series 24 Exam in 2025
The Series 24 exam, officially known as the General Securities Principal Qualification Examination, is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). This exam qualifies individuals to supervise and manage broker-dealer operations. Here’s a step-by-step guide to registering for the Series 24 exam in 2025:
✅ Step 1: Ensure Eligibility
Before registering, confirm that you meet the following requirements:
- Association with a FINRA Member Firm: You must be associated with and sponsored by a FINRA member firm or another applicable self-regulatory organization (SRO) member firm.
- Corequisite Exams: In addition to the Series 24, candidates must pass the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam and a representative-level qualification exam (e.g., Series 7) or the Supervisory Analysts Exam (Series 16) to hold the appropriate principal registration. For example:
- SIE + Series 7: Qualifies for General Securities Principal (GP) registration.
- SIE + Series 57: Qualifies for Securities Trader Principal (TP) registration.
- SIE + Series 79: Qualifies for Investment Banking Principal (BP) registration.
📝 Step 2: Submit Form U4
Your sponsoring firm must submit a Form U4 (Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration or Transfer) on your behalf through the Central Registration Depository (CRD) system. This form collects personal, employment, and disciplinary history information.
💳 Step 3: Pay the Exam Fee
As of 2025, the Series 24 exam fee is $120. Your firm will typically handle the payment during the Form U4 submission process.
📅 Step 4: Schedule Your Exam
Once FINRA processes your Form U4 and confirms your eligibility, you’ll receive instructions to schedule your exam. You have two options:
- In-Person Testing: Schedule your exam at a Prometric testing center. Ensure you bring valid government-issued identification on the exam day.
- Online Testing: For a limited number of exams, FINRA offers remote proctored exams. You’ll need a quiet, private location, a reliable internet connection, and a computer with a webcam. Review the specific requirements and guidelines before choosing this option.
📚 Step 5: Prepare for the Exam
The Series 24 exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (including 10 unscored pretest questions) and has a time limit of 3 hours and 45 minutes. The exam covers the following five major job functions:
- Supervision of Registration of Broker-Dealer and Personnel Management Activities – 9 questions
- Supervision of General Broker-Dealer Activities – 45 questions
- Supervision of Retail and Institutional Customer-Related Activities – 32 questions
- Supervision of Trading and Market Making Activities – 32 questions
- Supervision of Investment Banking and Research – 32 questions
📌 Additional Tips
- Review FINRA’s Content Outline: Familiarize yourself with the exam topics and structure by reviewing the Series 24 Content Outline.
- Utilize Study Materials: Consider enrolling in a reputable Series 24 exam prep course or using study guides and practice exams to enhance your preparation.
- Stay Informed: Regularly check FINRA’s official website for any updates or changes related to the exam.
For more detailed information and resources, visit FINRA’s Enroll for an Exam page.