How much does the Series 66 exam cost?
Verified from FINRA, last checked 2026-07-02. Quick answer below, then the full breakdown.
The Series 66 exam fee is $177 per attempt, paid to FINRA when your enrollment opens. Sponsored candidates usually have the fee covered by their firm; unsponsored candidates who self-enroll pay it personally. Each retake costs another $177.
The Series 66 costs $177 per attempt.
Who pays depends on how you enroll:
- Sponsored: your broker-dealer files Form U4 and typically covers the fee (and usually your study materials) as part of onboarding
- Self-enrolled: you pay the $177 when you open your own enrollment through FINRA's Test Enrollment Services System
Retakes cost the full $177 each time, so a second attempt brings your total to $354. Budget for study materials separately.
Full cost breakdown: Series 66 exam cost, including the Series 7 co-requisite math.
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Verified from FINRA. Last checked 2026-07-02.
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