Series 65 · Costs
How much does the Series 65 exam cost?
As of 2026, the Series 65 exam fee is $187, paid to NASAA at enrollment. Here's who actually pays it — and why that fee is the smallest number that matters.
$187
NASAA exam fee · as of 2026
The Series 65 fee, up front
The Series 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser Law) exam fee is $187 as of 2026, paid to NASAA when you enroll — a NASAA exam administered through FINRA's testing system. It needs no sponsor and no Series 7, so many candidates take it independently. Fees change, so confirm the current fee with NASAA before you register.
What the Series 65 actually costs
The real cost is failing
The $187 fee is small compared to the cost of failing: another $187 retake, a mandatory waiting period, and weeks of delay before you can register as an adviser. That's why good Series 65 prep pays for itself — especially since you're often paying out of pocket. Weighing the 65 against the 66? Compare them here, check the license guide, or compare every exam's cost.
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