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Authorization to Test expiration date extension

If circumstances prevent you from testing before your Authorization to Test expires, you may request an extension of your authorization period. Extensions may be granted for up to six months, depending on your board approval.

Request an extension within 30 days of the expiration date to find out whether you are eligible to extend your registration expiration date.

If you have scheduled a testing appointment with Pearson VUE and are not able to test, it is your responsibility to cancel the appointment. Follow the guidelines in the ASWB Exam Guidebook for canceling a testing appointment. If you don’t cancel your appointment and miss your exam, you will lose your registration fee. Because your extension request may not be approved, you should give yourself enough time to attempt to test if your request is denied.

If you have scheduled a testing appointment with Pearson VUE and request an extension, your scheduled appointment will be automatically cancelled. If you are approved for an extension, you will be notified by email of the new Authorization to Test expiration date to reschedule a testing appointment. Your jurisdiction’s approval may determine whether you receive an extension or the length of the extension granted.

Candidates are allowed no more than one extension of up to six months per examination registration.

  • Request an extension to your Authorization to Test

    1. Log in to your ASWBCentral account. If you do not have an account, create one using your email address.
    2. Click on the Exam Registration tab.
    3. Select the three dots next to the exam registration that you wish to extend.
    4. Click Purchase Registration Extension.
    5. A new window will open. Fill out and click Submit.