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The Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations (Regulations) require any person intending to transact business as a customs broker to have sufficient knowledge of the laws and procedures relating to the importation and exportation of goods. This is accomplished by successfully completing the examination administered by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and then continuously updating the knowledge through ongoing prescribed business experience. For information on the criteria that the licensed customs brokers must meet, refer to Memorandum D1-8-1, Licensing of Customs Brokers.  \nAdministration and Frequency of the Examination  \n2. The examination is offered in each region at least once a year.  \n3. A written notice is posted in all CBSA commercial offices and on the CBSA website at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the examination.  \n4. Candidates are responsible for all expenses incurred while attending the examination. Candidates are required to show valid photo identification before the examination is administered.  \nExamination  \n5. The examination is intended for those individuals intending to apply for a customs broker licence as an individual or those intending to take the position of qualified officer on behalf of a partnership or corporation. A qualified officer is the individual who meets the requirements of section 3 of the Regulations governing residency, citizenship, age and character, and the knowledge and experience qualifications set out in section 4 of the Regulations, and who the licence-holder identifies as the qualified officer.  \n6. Applications for the examination are to be made in writing on Form L55, Application for Customs Brokers Examination. This form is to be submitted to the chief officer of CBSA at the nearest CBSA office at least thirty (30) days before the date of the examination. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.  \n7. The application must be accompanied by a non-refundable payment. Please refer to the: Customs Brokers Professional Examination website for the applicable fiscal year's fee.  \n8. The examination consists of one-three hour session. The questions are multiplechoice. The Appendix provides a list of suggested (but not limited to) areas of  \nknowledge that will be tested. Candidates must attain an overall passing grade of 60 percent.  \nResults of the Examination  \n9. Results are emailed to each candidate within four weeks of the date of the examination.  \n10. By passing this examination, candidates will have demonstrated that they meet the knowledge requirement of section 4 of the Regulations. Successful completion of the examination alone does not mean that an individual can be considered a customs broker. The title “customs broker” is reserved for individuals, partnerships, or corporations who are authorized to transact business under the authority of a customs brokers licence issued by the CBSA. For detailed requirements, please refer to the Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations or to Memorandum D1-8-1.  \n11. 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