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Limited English Proficiency Web-based Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Request Form

This form should be used by:

  • candidates taking the Securities Industry Essentials© (SIE©) Exam;and 
  • unsponsored candidates taking qualification exams.

FINRA will process all LEP requests for candidates taking the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) exam and unsponsored candidates taking qualification exams.

Important: If you are a sponsored candidate, your firm must submit your LEP request via CRD for all qualification exams except the SIE exam. Please visit FINRA's LEP page or contact your registration/compliance officer for more details.

Processing Information

  • FINRA will notify you of your approval status via the email address provided above.
  • An approved request will apply to all eligible open enrollments at the time of processing.
  • Do not schedule your testing appointment until you receive approval confirmation from FINRA.
  • Please allow five business days for processing.
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.

By clicking SUBMIT, you are certifying the following:

  1. You are requesting additional time to complete the qualification exam(s) because you do not speak English as your primary language and have limited ability to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
  2. You understand that any misrepresentation regarding your LEP eligibility or any information provided on this form may result in disciplinary action or other proceedings by FINRA, other self-regulatory organizations, or state or bank regulators, as appropriate.