Series 53 Securities License Exam Prep & Requirements

Series 53 Requirements

  1. 1. Find a Sponsoring Firm
    • To take the Series 53 Exam, you must:
      • — Be associated with and sponsored by a member firm
      • — Be 18 years of age
  2. 2. Study for Your Series 53 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 Form U4
    • On your behalf, your sponsoring firm will send your completed Form U4 to 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 53
    • After your exam, you’ll receive a printed copy of your score.
    • To obtain your Series 53 License, you must also pass both the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam and the Series 52 Exam.
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