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SIE exam dates: enroll and schedule

The SIE has no fixed test dates. You enroll with FINRA and pay $100, then you have a 120-day window to take it at a Prometric test center or online.

Enroll with
FINRA, no sponsoring firm needed
Fee
$100
Window
120 days from enrollment
Where
A Prometric test center or online

When you can take the SIE

Any open Prometric appointment inside your 120-day window. FINRA advises booking as far ahead as you can to get the date you want.

Anyone 18 or older can take the SIE, including students.

Checked with FINRA on October 12, 2026.

How to enroll and schedule

  1. Enroll with FINRA

    Create an account in FINRA's Test Enrollment Services System and pay $100 by card, ACH or voucher.

    FINRA's SIE exam page

  2. Note your window

    FINRA posts a 120-day window. The exam must be taken inside it.

  3. Book with Prometric

    Schedule a test center or online appointment on Prometric's site, or by phone on (800) 578-6273.

    How to schedule a FINRA exam

Rescheduling or canceling

10 business days or more before
Reschedule or cancel with no fee.
3 to 10 business days before
$50 fee.
Within 2 business days
$100 fee.
On the day
Arrive 30 minutes early. More than 30 minutes late and you may not be let in, and a new date needs a new enrollment.

Fees

SIE exam$100
Reschedule or cancel, 3 to 10 business days before$50
Reschedule or cancel, within 2 business days$100

ID on test day

  • One valid, government-issued ID with your signature and photo, such as an unexpired driver's license, passport or military ID. Expired IDs are not accepted.
  • The name must match your appointment exactly.

Retakes

  • After a fail, wait 30 calendar days to retake. After three fails in a row within two years, wait 180 days.
  • FINRA has approved cutting these waits to 15 and 60 days and will announce when that starts. Each attempt is enrolled and paid for again.

Before you enroll

The 120-day clock starts when you enroll. The free practice test has 20 questions across FINRA's four sections, with every answer explained.

Take the free SIE practice testSIE retake date calculator

Questions people ask

When can I take the SIE?

Any open Prometric appointment within the 120-day window FINRA gives you when you enroll.

How do I sign up for the SIE?

Enroll yourself in FINRA's Test Enrollment Services System and pay $100. You do not need a sponsoring firm.

Can I take the SIE online?

Yes. FINRA offers the SIE at Prometric test centers or online.

How much does it cost to reschedule the SIE?

Nothing 10 or more business days ahead, $50 from 3 to 10 business days, and $100 within 2 business days.

When can I take the Series 7?

After a FINRA member firm enrolls you through Form U4. FINRA then gives you a 120-day window to schedule it with Prometric, as with the SIE.