Compare NASAA Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 routes and choose the right Securities Prep practice page.
Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 are state-law routes, but they do not serve the same role. Use this page to separate agent law, investment adviser representative qualification, and the combined state-law route usually paired with Series 7.
| Route | Main purpose | Practice page | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | State-law agent exam | Open practice page | Broker-dealer agents who need the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination. |
| Series 65 | Stand-alone IAR route | Open practice page | Investment adviser representative candidates who are not using the combined Series 66 path. |
| Series 66 | Combined state-law route | Open practice page | Candidates who pair a broad representative route such as Series 7 with the combined state-law exam. |
If your registration path includes Series 7 and state law, compare Series 66 first. If you are focused on adviser registration without Series 7, Series 65 is usually the more relevant page. Series 63 is narrower and focuses on agent state-law obligations.
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