Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination (Series 63) — exam facts
United States (FINRA-administered)
Every source below was read on 2026-09-24
| Administering body | North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) — exam delivered by FINRA A NASAA exam administered by FINRA; NASAA says it is given at Prometric test centers. FINRA lists no corequisite. NASAA's waiting periods after a failed attempt are 30 days, 30 days, then 180 days; NASAA has announced a shorter wait after a third failed attempt for enrollment windows opened from January 4, 2027. Source: FINRA — Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam (2026-09-24) |
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| Questions | 65 questions (60 scored, 5 unscored pretest) NASAA's outline (effective June 12, 2023) spreads the 60 scored questions over eight topics, from 3 questions (5%) up to 15 (25%) for Ethical Practices and Obligations. Source: FINRA — Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam (2026-09-24) |
| Time limit | 75 minutes Source: FINRA — Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam (2026-09-24) |
| Passing score | 43 of 60 correct 43 of the 60 scored questions; FINRA's page states it as "43/60 correct". Source: FINRA — Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam (2026-09-24) |
| Fees |
Source: NASAA — Exam FAQs (2026-09-24) |
| Languages offered | English NASAA: "No, NASAA exams are only available in English." Eligible candidates whose primary language is not English may get extra time through FINRA. Source: NASAA — Exam FAQs (2026-09-24) |
Change log
- 2026-09-24Fact sheet created from FINRA's exam page and NASAA's Exam FAQs.