Series 63
The Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam
Created in 1979, the Series 63 exam was designed to ensure salespersons understand their registration requirements and abide by ethical practices. The Series 63 exam is administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), and required by most state securities regulators.
60 Questions
1h 15m
72%
70-75%
Requisites
None
Topics
- Securities regulation
- Ethical practices
Retake Wait Periods
After the first or second time a candidate fails the Series 63, there is a mandatory 30-day waiting period before they can take the exam again. After the third (and subsequent) fails, the waiting period increases to 6 months. The $147 exam fee applies each time they take the exam.
What’s Next
For current and potential Registered Representatives, Financial Advisers, Financial Consultants, and Registered Associates, the Series 63 exam is a great way to further your career. Series 63 is not a prerequisite for any other securities test.
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FAQs
The Series 63 exam does not expire unless you leave the employ of the member firm. There is a 2-year grace period — after the 2-year employment lapse, retesting is required.
After passing the Series 63 exam, you can seek employment with a member firm. For current and potential Registered Representatives, Financial Advisers, Financial Consultants, and Registered Associates, the Series 63 exam is a great way to further your career. Series 63 is not a prerequisite for any other securities test.
Anyone can take the Series 63 — no sponsorship from a NASAA member firm is required.
Yes.
There are no prerequisites for Series 63.
Yes, the testing center will provide students with a calculator, if needed.
You cannot bring in anything with you to take the Series 63 exam. No pen, pencil, calculator, cell phone, smart watch, or paper. Everything is prohibited.
You may take the Series 63 exam as many times as it takes to pass. Note there is a 30-day waiting period after your first and second failed attempt, and a 6-month waiting period after the third failed attempt and beyond.
After the first or second time a candidate fails the Series 63, there is a mandatory 30-day waiting period before they can take the exam again. After the third (and subsequent) fails, the waiting period increases to 6 months. The $135 exam fee applies each time they take the exam.
Visit Finra.org to enroll for the Series 63 exam. The exam fee is $135, and there is no firm sponsorship required.
It is very different. The Series 63 exam is very legalistic and requires students to read each question very carefully. Students often find there is little time to review questions post completion.
The Series 63 exam has approximately a 70-75% pass rate.
The minimum passing score for the Series 63 exam is 72%.
The Series 63 exam consists of 60 multiple choice questions.
You will have 1 Hour and 15 Minutes to complete the Series 63 exam.
When preparing to take the Series 63 exam, you should plan to study for 30-35 hours. Typically, candidates study over the course of 1-2 weeks. The time you need to spend preparing for the exam varies depending on your familiarity with the material. Our adaptive preparation provides extra help where needed to make sure you spend your study time wisely and take the test with confidence.