Question 1
A candidate passes the SIE and does not join a firm. How long does the SIE result remain valid for registering as a representative?
Retaking the SIE
After a failed attempt you can retake the SIE once 30 calendar days have passed. After three failures in a row within two years, the wait is 180 days. FINRA has approved cutting these to 15 and 60 days and will announce the start date.
| Wait after a fail | 30 calendar days (15 once FINRA's cut starts) |
|---|---|
| After three fails in two years | 180 calendar days (60 once the cut starts) |
| A pass is valid for | Four years |
| Fee per attempt | $100 |
Before you book again
- Read your score report by section
- Fix the weakest section first, especially if it is products and their risks
- Sit a full practice exam under the real clock before rebooking
Try 2 questions
Question 2
Who may take the SIE exam?
Next step
Questions people ask
Is the SIE waiting period 15 days now?
Not yet. FINRA changed Rule 1210 to 15 days after a failed attempt and 60 days after three failures in a row within two years, but it will announce the date the new waits start. Until then, 30 and 180 days apply.
Does a retake cost the full fee?
Yes. Each attempt is enrolled and paid for separately.