What Happens After You Finish the FINRA Exam?

📋 What Happens After You Finish the FINRA Exam?
From Test Submission to Next Steps in Your Licensing Journey

Once you complete your FINRA exam—whether it’s the SIE, Series 7, Series 63, or any other qualification—you’ll immediately move into the post-exam phase. Here’s exactly what happens next.

🖥️ Instant Score Display

• At a Test Center:
  Your official pass/fail result appears on the screen right after you finish the exam and submit your answers. You’ll also receive a printed score report with topic-level breakdowns.
• Online Exam:
  Results are shown immediately on your screen. A digital copy of your score report is typically emailed to you or made available in your candidate account.

📄 Score Report Details

Your score report will include:

• Your final score and pass/fail status
• Performance by topic area (for those who didn’t pass)
• Benchmark comparison against the passing threshold

📨 Reporting to FINRA and Employers

• If you passed, your result is automatically sent to FINRA and your sponsoring firm (if applicable).
• If you’re testing independently (e.g., SIE without sponsorship), the passing result remains in your FINRA record and will be visible to future firms via your CRD number.

🔁 If You Fail

• You’ll see your score and a topic breakdown.
• You must wait 30 days before retaking the exam.
• Your employer will also be notified of the result if they sponsored you.

🎯 Next Steps After Passing

Depending on the exam:

• For SIE: You’re now eligible to take a representative-level exam when you join a firm.
• For Series 7, 63, 65, or 66: You’re qualified for registration in those categories—your firm can now finalize your registration through FINRA’s CRD system.

🧠 Final Tip

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You studied hard—now take your career to the next level.