Series 6 Exam FAQ
Quick, verified answers to the questions Series 6 candidates ask most. Every fact is sourced from FINRA or Prometric and dated, so you can see when it was last checked.
What is the Series 6 passing score?
The Series 6 passing score is 70%, meaning you need at least 35 correct out of 50 scored questions. The exam also includes 5 unscored pretest questions for a to…
Read answer →How much does the Series 6 exam cost?
The Series 6 exam fee is $100, payable to FINRA when your sponsoring firm opens your testing window through Prometric. This covers one attempt. Most candidates …
Read answer →How long is the Series 6 exam?
The Series 6 exam is 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes) to answer 55 questions. That works out to roughly 98 seconds per question. The clock keeps running throu…
Read answer →How many questions are on the Series 6 exam?
The Series 6 exam has 55 total questions: 50 scored questions and 5 unscored pretest questions. The pretest questions are mixed randomly throughout the exam, so…
Read answer →How long do you have to wait to retake the Series 6?
If you fail the Series 6, you must wait 30 days for your first retake, 30 days for your second retake, and 180 days for any subsequent attempts. There is no lim…
Read answer →When do you get Series 6 results?
You get your Series 6 pass/fail result immediately after finishing the exam at Prometric. A detailed score report showing your performance by function is sent t…
Read answer →Can you use a calculator on the Series 6?
Personal calculators are not allowed on the Series 6 exam. Prometric provides a basic on-screen four-function calculator and a dry-erase board with marker for a…
Read answer →Can you reschedule the Series 6 exam?
You can reschedule your Series 6 exam through Prometric. Changes made 10 or more business days before your appointment are free; changes made 1 to 9 business da…
Read answer →Where can you take the Series 6 exam?
The Series 6 is administered at Prometric testing centers nationwide, with roughly 350 locations across the US. You can also take it via Prometric ProProctor on…
Read answer →How long is a passing Series 6 score valid?
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…
Read answer →Do you need a sponsor for the Series 6?
Yes. You must be sponsored by a FINRA-member broker-dealer to take the Series 6. The sponsoring firm files Form U4 on your behalf, which opens your testing wind…
Read answer →Do you need to take the SIE before the Series 6?
Both the SIE and the Series 6 are required, but order does not matter. Most candidates take the SIE first because it has no sponsor requirement, then sit for th…
Read answer →Do you need to be 18 to take the Series 6?
Yes. You must be at least 18 years old to take the Series 6, the same minimum age that applies to all FINRA-administered qualification exams. There is no upper …
Read answer →What does the Series 6 let you sell?
The Series 6 lets you sell mutual funds, variable annuities, variable life insurance, unit investment trusts (UITs), and municipal fund securities like 529 plan…
Read answer →What's the difference between Series 6 and Series 7?
The Series 6 is a limited license for packaged products only: mutual funds, variable annuities, UITs. 55 questions, $100 fee. The Series 7 is the general securi…
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