Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination (Series 63) — exam facts

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Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination (Series 63) — Exam facts
Administering bodyNorth 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)

Questions65 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 limit75 minutes

Source: FINRA — Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam (2026-09-24)

Passing score43 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
  • $147 — Exam fee (FINRA, per attempt)

Source: NASAA — Exam FAQs (2026-09-24)

Languages offeredEnglish

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.

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