Dates & Fees

Testing Site

CNC offers computer-based testing at Prometric SMT testing centers for the CNL certification exam.

Examination Dates

   
Fall 2024: November 18-November 29, 2024 Registration Deadline: 10/21/2024
Late Deadline: 10/28/2024
Exam Change Deadline: 10/28/2024
   
Winter 2025: January 20-February 7, 2025 Registration Deadline: 12/2/2024
Late Deadline: 12/9/2024
Exam Change Deadline: 12/9/2024
   
Spring 2025: April 14-May 9, 2025 Registration Deadline: 3/10/2025
Late Deadline: 3/17/2025
Exam Change Deadline: 3/17/2025
   
Summer 2025: July 14-August 8, 2025 Registration Deadline: 6/9/2025
Late Deadline: 6/16/2025
Exam Change Deadline: 6/16/2025
   
Fall 2025: November 17-November 28, 2025 Registration Deadline: 10/20/2025
Late Deadline: 10/27/2025
Exam Change Deadline: 10/27/2025
   
Exams will be administered at Testing Centers ONLY. 
NOTE:
Once registered and confirmed, you will receive an email 2 weeks before the beginning of the testing period to select the testing center location, exam date, and time.
   

Candidates that choose to take an unscheduled bathroom break must ask the test center proctor. The clock does not stop on their exam during this time.

Exam Fees

    Regular
Fee
  Late
Fee
Initial Exam Fee (1st Time Applicant Only)   $425   $475
Retake Exam Fee   $325   $375

 

NOTE: All fees are subject to change and are non-refundable. Candidates may not retest during the same testing period. Applications must be submitted online by the deadline. There are no exceptions. Access to the exam will be denied if payment has not cleared at least 5 business days prior to the beginning of the testing period.