Last verified on January 4, 2024
The ABR has an exam fee model. Candidates are charged an application fee, a Qualifying (Core) Exam fee, and a Certifying Exam fee. If a candidate does not fully pass the Qualifying (Core) Exam or Certifying Exam on the first administration, a one-time re-exam fee will apply to retake that specific exam. Please note that all fees are subject to change. Fees must be paid in
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Fees
Four-Year Plan Appointment
| Fee Type |
Description |
Amount |
| Application Fee |
Due with submission of your application. |
$2000 |
| Qualifying (Core) Exam Fee |
This fee is charged once your application has been approved and is due before registration for your Qualifying (Core) Exam. |
$1280 |
| Certifying Exam Fee |
This fee is charged once you have passed your Qualifying (Core) Exam and is due before registration for your Certifying Exam. |
$1280 |
| Re-exam Fee |
If you do not fully pass an exam, a re-exam fee will be assessed to retake the exam. This is a one-time re-exam fee for each exam taken. |
$640 |
Candidates may continue to participate in the initial certification process until their board eligibility period terminates.
If you register for an exam and cancel 30 days or more prior to the exam date, any exam fees paid will be applied to your next eligible exam. Candidates who register for an exam and cancel fewer than 30 days prior to the exam date or do not show for the exam appointment forfeit any exam fees paid.
Application fee is nonrefundable.
Payment in full or partial payments of $100 or more may be made by Visa™, Mastercard™, American Express™, or eCheck only (U.S. currency). Payment by cashier’s check or money order will not be accepted. If your payment is declined for any reason, you will be charged a $100 processing fee.
Fees After Board Eligibility Ends
Once board eligibility ends, a candidate may submit a second application for an additional board eligibility period.
Second Board Eligibility Period Fees
No application fee is charged for a second board eligibility period.
| Fee Type |
Description |
Amount |
| Qualifying (Core) Exam Fee |
|
$1280 |
| Certifying Exam Fee |
|
$1280 |
| Re-exam Fee |
If you do not fully pass an exam, a re-exam fee will be assessed to retake the exam. This is a one-time re-exam fee for each exam taken. |
$640 |
