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Oct 15, 2026 · Securities

How much does the SIE exam cost in 2026?

The SIE exam fee is $100, paid to FINRA when you enroll. Here is what that covers, what it does not, and how to register.

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Oct 15, 2026 · Securities

SIE passing score: 70, and what FINRA says about scoring

FINRA lists a passing score of 70 for the SIE. Here is what that number is, what FINRA does not say about it, and how the exam is split by topic.

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Oct 15, 2026 · Securities

How to schedule the SIE exam, step by step

You enroll with FINRA first, then book a time with Prometric at a test center or online. Here are the steps in order.

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Oct 15, 2026 · Securities

Series 65 passing score and cost: 92 of 130, $187

To pass the Series 65 you need at least 92 of the 130 scored questions right, and the exam fee is $187. Here is the rest of the format.

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Oct 15, 2026 · Securities

NMLS SAFE MLO test cost and passing score

The SAFE MLO National Test with UST costs $110 and you need a score of 75% or better. Here are the format and the cancel rules.

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