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Candidates are encouraged to register as early as possible to benefit from the Early Registration price and for the best date and testing site availability.  \nEarly  \nStandard  \nLate  \nOpens  \nJune 2, 2026 September 2, 2026  \nOctober 7, 2026  \nCloses  \nSeptember 1, 2026 October 6, 2026  \nOctober 13, 2026  \nFee  \n$825  \n$925 $1,025  \nREGISTER FOR THE EXAM  \nRegister online [at](at CFP.net/exam)[ ](at CFP.net/exam)[CFP.net/exam](at CFP.net/exam)  \nYour exam registration includes FREE access to the CFP Board Practice Exam, with the option to purchase a second Practice Exam.  \n\n| CFP® EXAM PRICING AND REGISTRATION TIMELINE |  |  |  | 1 week\u003Cbr>before\u003Cbr>registration\u003Cbr>deadline |  |  |  | 2 weeks after\u003Cbr>registration\u003Cbr>deadline |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 4 months before registration deadline | 6 weeks before registration deadline |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| \u003Cbr>| $825 | \u003Cbr>| $925 | | $1,025 |  | | | |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Early\u003Cbr>registration\u003Cbr>begins |  | Standard\u003Cbr>registration\u003Cbr>begins |  | Education\u003Cbr>Verification\u003Cbr>deadline\u003Cbr>Late\u003Cbr>registration\u003Cbr>begins |  | Final\u003Cbr>registration\u003Cbr>deadline\u003Cbr>Prometric\u003Cbr>scheduling\u003Cbr>deadline |  | Exam\u003Cbr>window\u003Cbr>opens | Exam\u003Cbr>window\u003Cbr>closes |\n\nCONTACT INFORMATION  \nPROMETRIC TEST CENTERS  \nContact Prometric with questions about the schedule or the test center for an upcoming examination.  \nPrometric Phone: 888-226-9336  \nSite Closures: [prometric.com/closures](prometric.com/closures)  \nCFP BOARD  \nContact CFP Board with questions about exam and certification requirements.  \n800-487-1497 (Toll-Free) or 202-379-2200  \n[mail@cfpboard.org](mail@cfpboard.org)  \n[1425 K Street NW \\#800](1425 K Street NW #800)  \nWashington, DC 20005  \nFax: 202-379-2299  \nTo report exam misconduct dial the Exam Integrity Tip Line: 855-392-6847  \nMEDICAL OR OTHER EMERGENCIES  \nNo Shows: If you fail to appear for the exam and do not provide documentation of medical or other emergency afterwards, you will forfeit the entire exam fee.  \nWaiver Requests: In case of a medical or other emergency, CFP Board will consider waiving the forfeiture of the exam fee. The request must be in writing and supported by verifying documentation from a third party. Requests must be received within 10 business days of the close of the exam window. Inclement Weather/Test Site Emergency:  \nUnforeseen circumstances may require a test center to unexpectedly close. Should this happen, Prometric will make every effort to contact you so that you don’t travel to the center. Ensure that the contact information you provide during the scheduling and registration process is accurate. You will be contacted by the Prometric scheduling department within 48-72 hours to reschedule your appointment.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nQUICK REFERENCE GUIDE  ..................................................................................... 3  \nOVERVIEW  ................................................................................................... 5  \nCFP® Certification Examination Overview ..............................................................................5  \nExam Content and Development .....................................................................................5  \nPractice Exams .................................................................................................... 6  \nELIGIBILITY  ................................................................................................... 7  \n","cbCaieenYuqEdABU","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieenYuqEdABU","pdf",6050382,32,"English","# QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE\n# OCTOBER 2026 CFP® EXAMINATION TESTING WINDOWS\n## JULY CFP® EXAMINATION TESTING WINDOWS\n# EXAM REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND FEES\n# REGISTER FOR THE EXAM\n# CONTACT INFORMATION\n## PROMETRIC TEST CENTERS\n## CFP BOARD\n## MEDICAL OR OTHER EMERGENCIES\n# TABLE OF CONTENTS\n## OVERVIEW\n## ELIGIBILITY\n## REGISTRATION & SCHEDULING\n## EXAM PREPARATION\n## EXAM DAY","[{\"question\":\"What are the CFP® exam testing windows for 2026 mentioned in the guide?\",\"answer\":\"The guide lists testing windows by month (March, July, and October). 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