$395 exam fee
FINRA's qualification exam page lists Series 7 at $395, with 125 scored items and 3 hours 45 minutes of test time.
Series 7 exam fee
Series 7 costs $395 in FINRA's current qualification exam fee table.
The Series 7 fee is not the only cost candidates feel, but it is the official exam charge to confirm before your firm submits enrollment and you schedule your appointment.
Fast facts
What the fee means for candidates
Firm sponsorship required
Series 7 is not self-enrollment like SIE. Your sponsoring firm usually controls the registration workflow.
Prep costs are separate
Courses, books, tutoring, or question banks are separate from the FINRA exam fee. Use the free diagnostic before buying more prep.
Source checked May 31, 2026 against FINRA's qualification exam fee table and FINRA's Series 7 exam page. Free Exam Prep Hub is independent and unofficial.
Next step
Before paying for another prep product, check your weak areas.
Use the free Series 7 diagnostic
Answer original suitability, product, account, and transaction questions to see whether you need broad review or a focused drill.
Open Series 7 toolReview requirements first
Confirm sponsorship and SIE co-requisite status before building your timeline.
Read requirementsCompare SIE and Series 7
The SIE is broader and entry-level; Series 7 is sponsored and job-function focused.
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