Procedures and conditions for taking the OACIQ examination
You must successfully complete a basic training recognized by the OACIQ before registering for a certification examination.
Step 1: Apply for an OACIQ exam
You must consult the exam calendar to find a date that suits you. Then fill out the Examination Application on the Examination Forms page. It is important to sign the form and attach all required documents in PDF format (proof of identity, transcript, and payment). Send everything to [email protected] in a single email no later than the last day of the registration period specified in the calendar of examinations, under Details. Otherwise, you will not be registered for the desired session. You will then have to choose a new session based on the spaces available on the calendar.
Step 2: Notice of examination
The OACIQ will confirm the time and place of the examination by email, 20 days before the scheduled date.
Step 3: Taking the examination
You must appear to write the exam and show a valid photo ID on each day of the examination. Valid ID documents are the following:
- Valid driver’s license issued in Canada
- Provincial Health Insurance Card
- Canadian Passport
- Permanent Resident Card
- OACIQ licence
It is recommended to arrive 15 minutes before the time scheduled for the examination.
Instructions will be handed out and read before the examination.Note that no electronic devices (mobile phone, smartwatch, etc.), no programmable calculators and no documents will be allowed in the examination room. All your personal belongings can be stored in a small locker with a key.
That's it, you have now taken the exam! Go to the Steps to follow to become a broker page for the next steps to obtain your licence.
If you are registered for the English exam, you will have to provide documents showing that you meet the French language requirements. For more details, please read this page. If you have any other questions, please check our FAQ - OACIQ certification examination.
