IRS / Prometric Certifications
Informational only — not financial or career advice. Exam fees and certification requirements change, and the figures here are accurate only as of the listed verification date. Confirm the current fee and rules directly with the certifying body before you register or budget. We report the official-body exam fee for a single attempt; it excludes prep courses, materials and retakes, and is not the total cost of certifying.
The IRS issues professional credentials through Prometric, the authorized testing partner, to certify competency in federal tax matters and representation. This page covers one certification: the Enrolled Agent credential, administered via the IRS Special Enrollment Examination (SEE). Each certification carries an official exam fee set by the IRS, published prerequisites for eligibility, and a defined validity and renewal cycle.
The exam fees listed on this page represent the base single-attempt official charge as verified in June 2026 and are subject to change. These figures exclude third-party training programs, study materials, and retake fees. Candidates should confirm the current exam fee, eligibility requirements, and renewal rules directly on the IRS or Prometric website before registering. The IRS remains the authoritative source for all certification standards, examination rules, and credential maintenance obligations.
| Certification | Exam fee | Domain | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Agent (IRS SEE) | $317 | Finance & accounting | 3-year enrollment cycle (72 CE hrs) |