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If you do not complete the application by the due date, your registration will be cancelled and any applicable refunds provided. After submitting your application, you will receive an Approval/Denial email from ABA within two weeks after receiving your application, along with additional details about taking the exam. If your application is denied, you will receive a refund of your exam fee minus a $100 application fee.
September 15 - October 15, 2024 testing window, first exam sitting*. Application due by July 17, 2024.
Price: $575
Sign In to Add to CartDecember 1 - 16, 2024 testing window, first exam sitting*. Application due by October 2, 2024.
Price: $575
Sign In to Add to CartMarch 1 - 31, 2025 testing window, first exam sitting*. Application due by January 8, 2025.
Price: $575
Sign In to Add to CartRetake Fee: $325
Purchase in the LMS* This price includes the exam fee, only. If this is your first time sitting for this exam, then you must choose a date for an initial sitting.
Exam Date | Application Due Date |
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September 15 - October 15, 2024 | July 17, 2024 |
December 1 - 16, 2024 | October 2, 2024 |
March 1 - 31, 2025 | January 8, 2025 |
May 15 - June 15, 2025 | March 17, 2025 |
September 15 - October 15, 2025 | July 17, 2025 |
December 1 - 20, 2025 | October 2, 2025 |
For full details on taking the exam and scoring, please read the Certification Exam FAQs.
Test Sites - Candidates select a date and time within the identified date range, subject to testing center availability. Find test site city locations.
Please note, the February/March exam will only cover laws, regulations, and contribution/income limits in effect through 12/31 of the prior year.
The May/June, September/October, and December exams will cover the elements of SECURE Act 2.0 that are in effect for the current tax year.
Should you need to cancel or reschedule your exam after application, please review the procedures and fee schedule on the Exam Cancellation/Rescheduling page.
All change and cancellation requests must be made in writing to ABA.
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