SCR Exam Policies

To register successfully for the SCR Exam, candidates must:

• Complete the registration form online
• Pay the registration fee

Should a candidate decide not to schedule and take the Exam after completing the registration process and paying the registration fee, he/she will forfeit the registration fee unless a refund is requested within 48 hours.

As part of the registration process, candidates must agree to adhere to the Candidate Responsibility Statement and the GARP Code of Conduct.

Candidates have 48 hours after submitting their exam registration payment to request a refund. All refund requests must be received via email to memberservices@garp.com.

SCR candidates may only defer an exam registration once to the next exam window.

A deferral to the next exam window must be submitted and paid by the below deferral deadlines:

• April exam window - April 1
• October exam window - October 1

There is an administrative processing fee of USD 150 to defer.

Candidates deferring into the next exam year will receive the new SCR eBook for free when it becomes available.

Registered candidates can schedule an in-person Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Exam at a Pearson VUE test center or online proctored Exam using the Pearson Vue scheduling website. Candidates must schedule their Exam at least 48 hours prior to their desired exam start time in either the April or October windows, based on the window they registered for. All Exams are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Depending on availability, candidates may reschedule their Exam or change their exam site (when applicable) using the Pearson VUE scheduling website no later than 48 hours before the start of their scheduled Exam.

Candidates who fail to schedule their Exam and/or fail to appear at their exam appointment will forfeit their exam fee. 

Candidates who don’t pass their Exam, register and don’t schedule their Exam, or schedule and don’t take their Exam can register to take their Exam for USD 350 once to the next two available exam administrations.

If the curriculum changes before the candidate’s new exam date, updated study materials will be provided in a digital format.

Candidates who arrive at the check in area or check into the online proctoring system after the start time specified on the Confirmation of Appointment email will not be allowed to begin the exam and will be considered late. Candidates will not qualify for a refund or a deferral (paid or free) and will forfeit the exam fee(s).

To gain admission to the Exam, candidates must present a form of ID that meets ALL of the following requirements:

• Original (not a photocopy) and valid
• Non-expired
• Government-issued
• Contains current photograph of candidate
• Contains candidate signature

Below is a list of possible acceptable forms of identification:

• Passport
• U.S. passport card
• U.S. military ID
• U.S. Dept. of State driver's license
• National/state/country identification card
• Alien registration card (green card, permanent resident visa)
• Government-issued local language ID (plastic card with photo and signature)

The identification must be issued from the country in which you are testing. If you do not have an identification from the country in which you are testing, you must bring an international travel passport.

A digital ID of any kind will not be accepted.

The name associated with the registration must exactly match the name on the candidate’s identification on exam day. This includes an exact match of the first name, last name, and any middle name or initial.

There are NO exceptions to GARP's Identification Policy, regardless of what form of identification a candidate may have used in past exam administrations. On exam day, a candidate who does not present an acceptable form of ID as listed above will not be allowed to sit for the Exam and will forfeit their exam fee.

To take your Exam with OnVUE, you must use a suitable device, have a reliable internet connection, and adhere to the following requirements, including:

• A computer running Windows 10, MacOS 13, or higher. Virtual machines and beta operating systems are not allowed.

• A webcam, microphone, and speaker. Do not use phones, tablets, or wearable devices such as headphones, earbuds, and watches.

• One display screen only. Secondary displays must be disconnected, and touch screens are not permitted.

• A hard-wired (Ethernet) connection to your router is recommended for the most stable connection. A consistent bandwidth of 6 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload is necessary.

• Important: Corporate networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), firewalls, and Virtual Machines (VMs) are not compatible with OnVUE.

Prior to the exam appointment, you are encouraged to do the following:

• Pass a System Test using the equipment and network you will take your Exam on.

• Visit OnVUE Candidate Technical Requirements for additional details and helpful tips.

On exam day, it is strongly recommended that you:

• Restart your computer to ensure there are enough resources to run the Exam and that no other applications are running except for OnVue.

• Plug your laptop (if applicable) into a power outlet. You will not be permitted to leave the webcam view to plug in your laptop during your Exam.

If you are unable to successfully complete OnVUE’s check-in process or fail to adhere to the technology requirements, the exam session will not launch or the Exam may terminate, depending on the situation. In either instance, a proctor will complete a Violation Report and send the report to GARP. GARP will conduct a thorough review of the violation(s) and if it is determined a violation did occur, you will not receive a refund, credit, or free deferral.