When can I schedule an exam? Are there exam registration deadlines?

Candidates must allow 6-8 weeks for the processing of their application before they are approved to take an exam. It is also important to remember that candidates must take and pass all required exams within four years from the date that the NCCAOM processed their application payment.

English language exams:

Candidates taking an NCCAOM exam in English can schedule at any time. Open registration means that once candidates are approved to test (receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter), they can register and schedule their exam for any available time at their desired Pearson VUE test center. Candidates can register for their exams at their convenience and there is no deadline for registration.

Candidates who fail an exam must wait 45 calendar days before they can retake the same exam. The 45-day waiting period allows candidates to receive their diagnostic report and review any areas of weakness before repeating the exam. The NCCAOM strongly encourages candidates to study before retaking an exam, as candidates are only granted five opportunities to take any one exam. For more information click on the link to “Re-take an Examination” from the Navigating the

National Board Certification Process page on the NCCAOM website.

Foreign language exams:

Foreign language exams do have registration deadlines, shown in the following table. For the most up-to-date information about these exams, click on the link for Foreign Language Exams from the General Examination Information page on the NCCAOM website.