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The examination is offered in three parts via computer at approximately 300 testing centers managed by Prometric. Examination candidates should [go to](go to www.prometric.com/see for)[ www.prometric.com/see](go to www.prometric.com/see for)[ for](go to www.prometric.com/see for)[ ](go to www.prometric.com/see for)[examination information](examination information), including:\u003Cbr>» How to register, schedule and pay for an examination\u003Cbr>» Examination locations » Length of the examinations » Examination content outline\u003Cbr>» Carryover rules\u003Cbr>» Test center regulations, including required identification\u003Cbr>The fee is $111.94 for each of the three parts of the examination. The examination fee is not refundable. |\n| Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)\u003Cbr>All applicants need a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) in order to register for any examination. Obtain a PTIN online at [www.irs.gov/ptin. It only takes about](www.irs.gov/ptin. It only takes about) 15 minutes to apply for or renew your PTIN online. Paper Forms W-12, IRS Paid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) Application, take 4-6 weeks to process.\u003Cbr>Preparers without SSNs must follow the special instructions and complete the additional documentation as outlined in the Form W-12 instructions. |\n\nRegistration, Scheduling and Payment  \nBefore scheduling and paying, you must complete Form 2587. Once Form 2587 is completed, you may schedule and pay for your examination with Prometric. Candidates should complete Form 2587 only one time under our registration process. For example, if you register, but do not pass all parts of the examination, you will not have to complete Form 2587 in order to register for the examination again.  \nThere are three ways to register, schedule and pay for the Special Enrollment Examination:  \n1. To express register, [visit](visit www.prometric.com/see and)[ www.prometric.com/see](visit www.prometric.com/see and)[ and](visit www.prometric.com/see and) complete this form online. You can then immediately schedule and make payment online. This is the only way to complete the process in the same day.  \n2. You may fax this form to 1-800-347-9242 . Wait one full calendar day and then either: log on [to](to www.prometric.com/see or call)[ www.prometric.com/see](to www.prometric.com/see or call)[ or call](to www.prometric.com/see or call)[ ](to www.prometric.com/see or call)[1-800-306-3926](1-800-306-3926) , to schedule and pay.  \n3. You may mail this completed form to: Prometric, Attn: IRS Special Enrollment Examination, 7941 Corporate Drive, Nottingham, MD  \n21236. Wait six to 10 calendar days, and then either log on [to](to www.prometric.com/see or call)[ www.prometric.com/see](to www.prometric.com/see or call)[ or call](to www.prometric.com/see or call) 1-800-306-3926, to schedule and pay.  \n\n| Paperwork Reduction Act Notice |\n| --- |\n| We ask for the information on this application to carry out the requirements of Title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A, Part 10, Section 10.4(a) . We need the information to identify applicants for the Special Enrollment Examination. You are not required to provide the information requested on a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMB control number. The time needed to complete this form will vary depending on individual circumstances. The estimated average time is 6 minutes.\u003Cbr>If you have comments concerning the accuracy of this time estimate or other suggestions, please write to the Internal Revenue Service, Tax Products Coordinating Committee, SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP, 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6406, Washington, DC 20224. DO NOT send the application to this address. Instead, mail the form to Prometric, Attn: IRS Special Enrollment Examination, 7941 Corporate","cbCaiqTVCTeYqxJo","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqTVCTeYqxJo","pdf",12477,"English","# General Information\n# Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)\n# Registration, Scheduling and Payment\n# Paperwork Reduction Act Notice\n# Privacy Act Notice","[{\"question\":\"Who administers the IRS Special Enrollment Examination and how is it delivered?\",\"answer\":\"Prometric administers the Special Enrollment Examination on behalf of the IRS. 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