# Customs broker exam dates for 2027

**The short version:** the next customs broker license exam is expected on **Wednesday, April 28, 2027**, and the one after on **Wednesday, October 27, 2027**. 19 CFR 111.13(b) sets the exam on the fourth Wednesday of April and October. CBP has not yet posted either date, so treat them as expected until the [CBLE page](https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/license-examination-notice-examination) confirms them.

## The next four sittings

| Sitting | Expected exam day | Registration opens | Registration closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2027 | Wednesday, April 28, 2027 | about February 17, 2027 | about March 17, 2027 |
| October 2027 | Wednesday, October 27, 2027 | about August 18, 2027 | about September 15, 2027 |
| April 2028 | Wednesday, April 26, 2028 | about February 16, 2028 | about March 15, 2028 |
| October 2028 | Wednesday, October 25, 2028 | about August 16, 2028 | about September 13, 2028 |

We worked out the exam days from the rule in [19 CFR 111.13(b)](https://customsbrokerlicenseexam.com/ref/#cfr/111.13/b) ([eCFR](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-19/section-111.13)). The registration dates come from CBP's published timeline: registration opens 10 weeks before the exam and closes 6 weeks before ([Registration Information](https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/license-examination-notice-examination/registration-information)). CBP posts the exact dates on its own page; use those when they appear.

## Can the date move?

Yes. The rule allows a different date when the fourth Wednesday clashes with "a national holiday, religious observance, or other foreseeable event", and CBP then publishes a notice in the Federal Register. It has happened: the April 2024 exam was given on May 1, 2024, as CBP's [past exams page](https://www.cbp.gov/document/publications/past-customs-broker-license-examinations-answer-keys) shows.

## Timeline for the April 28, 2027 exam

CBP's timeline counts back from exam day. Applied to April 28, 2027:

| When | What happens | Expected date |
|---|---|---|
| 10 weeks out | Registration opens in eCBP. You pay the $390 fee when you register. | about February 17 |
| 6 weeks out | Registration closes. | about March 17 |
| 4 weeks out | The testing vendor emails an invitation to create an account and pick a test site. | about March 31 |
| 3 weeks out | Scheduling closes. If you have not picked a site, the vendor places you near your mailing address. | about April 7 |
| 1 week out | Admission notice with your test site arrives by email. | about April 21 |
| 2 days out | Last chance to withdraw for a refund: 8:30 am Eastern in eCBP. | Monday, April 26 |
| Exam day | Doors close at 8:30 am local time. Arrive by 8:00 am. | Wednesday, April 28 |
| 2 to 3 weeks after | Results letters by email. | about May 12 to 19 |

Two rules sit behind this. The regulation says you must apply at least 30 calendar days before the exam ([19 CFR 111.13(b)](https://customsbrokerlicenseexam.com/ref/#cfr/111.13/b)); CBP's own timeline closes registration earlier, at 6 weeks, so go by CBP's date. And refunds for a withdrawal are "generally processed within 45 days after the exam date" (Registration Information).

## After the exam

- **Results:** CBP emails results letters "within two to three weeks from the date of the exam" ([CBLE page](https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/license-examination-notice-examination)).
- **Past exam and key:** CBP aims to post the exam and its answer key within two weeks ([CBP broker FAQ](https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/frequently-asked-questions)). We work each one here under [past exams](https://customsbrokerlicenseexam.com/past-exams/).
- **Appeals:** first appeals are due within 60 days of the results letter. Only scores of 57 to 59 may appeal. See [appeals](https://customsbrokerlicenseexam.com/appeals/).

## What to do now

- Check which editions to bring on the [references page](https://customsbrokerlicenseexam.com/references/). CBP posts the list for each sitting on its registration page.
- Read [what to bring](https://customsbrokerlicenseexam.com/what-to-bring/) before you register: the ID rules turn people away on exam day.
- Plan your weeks with [how to study](https://customsbrokerlicenseexam.com/how-to-study/).

Sources checked November 15, 2026: 19 CFR 111.13 (2025 edition, unchanged in the current eCFR), CBP's [Registration Information](https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/license-examination-notice-examination/registration-information), the [CBLE page](https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/license-examination-notice-examination) and the [CBP broker FAQ](https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/customs-brokers/frequently-asked-questions).

Source: https://customsbrokerlicenseexam.com/exam-dates/ (updated 2026-11-15)