How long is a passing Series 6 score valid?
Verified from FINRA, last checked 2026-05-30. Quick answer below, then the full breakdown.
A passing Series 6 score stays valid for 2 years from the date your last registration was terminated. If you go more than 2 years without active registration as a Series 6 rep, you must retake the exam to re-register.
Series 6 score validity:
Validity window: 2 years from termination of last registration
What "termination" means: The date your prior firm filed your Form U5 ending your registration
After the 2-year window: You must retest
Key points:
- The clock starts when you leave your sponsoring firm, not when you passed the exam
- If you stay registered (or move to a new sponsoring firm within 2 years), your Series 6 remains valid indefinitely
- This is unique to FINRA representative-level exams (Series 6, 7, etc.) and differs from the Series 63, 65, and 66, which have different state-level rules
- The Maintaining Qualifications Program (MQP) can extend the window in some cases for candidates who opt in and complete annual CE; check FINRA's MQP page if you anticipate a registration gap
If you passed the Series 6 but never registered, the same 2-year clock generally applies starting from your pass date. Re-check with FINRA before relying on an old passing score.
Verified from FINRA. Last checked 2026-05-30.
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