Enrolled agent exam cost
Each part costs $317, paid to PSI when you schedule it, so $951 for all three parts at one attempt each. After you pass all three, the application for enrollment costs $140. Each retake costs the full $317 again.
Exam and enrollment fees
$1,091
3 x $317 exam fees + $140 enrollment fee
- Each part, each attempt
- $317, paid to PSI
- Enrollment on Form 23
- $140
- Rescheduling inside 48 hours
- A new full exam fee
The fees
| Each exam part, each attempt | $317 |
|---|---|
| All three parts, one attempt each | $951 |
| Enrollment (Form 23, after passing all three) | $140 |
| Reschedule or cancel 48 hours or more ahead | No fee |
| Reschedule or cancel inside 48 hours, or miss it | A new full fee |
Retakes
| Wait before retaking the same part | 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Attempts at one part in a window | Up to 4 |
| How long a passed part counts | 3 years from the date passed |
Make one attempt count
Each part has its own free 12-question diagnostic. It takes 25 minutes with no account, and shows your score in each domain and a short lesson on the one to fix first.
Questions people ask
How much does the enrolled agent exam cost?
$317 for each part, paid to PSI when you schedule. All three parts at one attempt each cost $951.
How much does it cost to become an enrolled agent?
The three exam parts ($317 each) plus the $140 enrollment fee paid with Form 23 after you pass the third part.
How much does a retake cost?
The full $317 fee again for each attempt. You can take each part up to 4 times in a testing window, 24 hours apart.
Can I get a refund if I cancel?
The IRS says the fee is generally not refundable. Rescheduling or cancelling at least 48 hours ahead is free; inside 48 hours, or missing the appointment, means paying a new full fee.