Exam Updates/FAQs
Application Deadlines
To meet the deadline you must have applied, received approvals, paid and scheduled your exam prior to 5pm MT on deadline day.
Part IV Exam – Applications are only visible in your account during the open application window(s) and only if you have completely passed Part I. To meet the deadline you must have applied, received approvals (Registrar and Badge ID photo), paid and confirmed site preferences prior to 5pm MT on deadline day. You will receive Site assignment confirmation and Badge ID photo approval email notifications.
Part I Exam
January 2024 Application Deadline: 12/14/23
Part II Exam
February 2024 Application Deadline: 1/18/2024
Part III/PHT Exam
October 2023 Application Deadline: C L O S E D
Part IV Exam
November 2023 Application Deadline: C L O S E D
Part I -Site Availability
(if a site is full, check for PTC location)
Logan – Sa & Su – FULL
Palmer (FL) – Sa & Su – FULL
Palmer (IA)– Sa – FULL
Part II Site Availability
(if a site is full, check for PTC location)
NOTE: Palmer IA September test dates are 9/30-10/1.
Part III/PHT Site Availability
(if a site is full, check for PTC location)
Applications for the March 2024 administration available now through 1/18/2024
Part IV Site Availability
Site assignments are prioritized based on your completed application submission and the date payment is made for the exam.
May 2024 applications open 12/12/23-2/15/24
SCORE RELEASE DATES
PART I
January 2024
Monday, February 12th
PART II
September 2023
Monday, October 16th
PART III/PHT
October 2023
Monday, November 20th
PART IV
November 2023
Monday, December 11th
⇑ Scores are released in a rolling process that may take 48+ hours to fully complete. You may start to see scores prior to the official release date. Please, wait to order transcripts until on or after the official score release date to ensure all passing scores are included on your transcript. Retake applications are not available until the official score release date.
Transcripts
Log in to your MyNBCE account and go to the Exams page. Scroll down to State Board Transcripts. Follow the prompts to order your transcripts (it is a multi-step process). Click on SUBMIT to send your request. First copy is free, additional copies are $25 each. Watch a complete tutorial. How to order Certificate of Attainment.
Personal Updates
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Please keep your account current with your correct contact information so you receive transcripts and certificates.
Test Site Rules
NBCE does not, and cannot guarantee that any participant will not be exposed to or become infected with illness. Some testing activities require close contact with others that may increase this risk.
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