Series 66 cost
How much does the Series 66 exam cost?
As of 2026, the Series 66 exam fee is $177, paid to NASAA at enrollment. Here's who actually pays it — and why that fee is the smallest number that matters.
The Series 66 fee, up front
The Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law) exam fee is $177 as of 2026, paid to NASAA when you enroll — a NASAA exam administered through FINRA's testing system. The Series 66 is taken alongside the Series 7. Fees change, so confirm the current fee with NASAA before you register.
What the Series 66 actually costs
- Exam fee: $177 (as of 2026), paid to NASAA at enrollment.
- Who pays it: since the Series 66 pairs with the Series 7 at a sponsoring firm, the firm usually covers the fee — so your out-of-pocket is often $0.
- Retakes: you pay the full $177 again for each attempt, on top of the required wait between tries.
- Also budget the Series 7: its own fee is $395 as of 2026. Optional prep for either is extra.
The real cost is failing
The $177 fee is small compared to the cost of failing: another $177 retake, a mandatory waiting period, and delay in getting registered. That's why good Series 66 prep pays for itself the first time. Deciding between the 66 and the 65? Compare them here, check the license guide, or compare every exam's cost.
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