Series 31 Securities License Exam Prep & Requirements

Series 31 License Requirements:

  1. 1. Find a Sponsoring Firm
    • To take the Series 31 Exam, you must:
      • — Be associated with and sponsored by a member firm
      • — Be 18 years of age
  2. 2. Study for Your Series 31 License
    • By choosing STC as your exam prep provider, you gain access to print and online study manuals, online practice exams, the instructor hotline, and more.
  3. 3. Complete Your TESS Filing
    • On your behalf, your sponsoring firm will utilize the Test Enrollment Services System (TESS), which is similar to the former Form U10, to file an exam request with FINRA.
    • FINRA will then send enrollment instructions and provide a 120-day window to schedule your exam.
  4. 4. Schedule Your Exam
  5. 5. Pass the Series 31
    • After your exam, you’ll receive a printed copy of your score.
    • To obtain your Series 31 License, there are no corequisite exams that must be passed.
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