How to book the RE5 exam, step by step
You book the RE5 with Moonstone, the FSCA's examination body, not with a training provider. Danley gets you ready; the booking and the exam fee go to them.
Step by step
- Go to faisexam.co.za (Moonstone's exam site), or phone them.
- Register as a candidate. You do not need to work for an FSP to register.
- Choose the RE5, a venue near you and a date.
- Pay the exam fee to the exam body. Registration closes some days before each sitting, so do not leave it to the last week.
- Write the exam in person on the day. Take the ID document you registered with.
What it costs
The exam fee is set by law and paid to the exam body. At the time of writing (November 2026) it is about R1,300 per attempt, including VAT. Check the current fee when you book, because it changes.
When to book
Book once your practice scores are steadily above the pass mark, not before. A good rule: when you are scoring 70% or more on full timed mock exams, book the next sitting with a free seat. Exams run throughout the year, so there is always a date close by.
If you do not pass
You can register again and rewrite. Look at which areas cost you marks, go back to those, and book again once your mock scores recover.
Questions people ask
Where do I book the RE5?
With Moonstone, the FSCA's examination body, online at faisexam.co.za or by phone.
How much is the RE5 exam fee?
About R1,300 per attempt including VAT at the time of writing (November 2026). The fee is set by law and paid to the exam body. Check the current fee when you book.
Can I write the RE5 online?
No. You write it in person at an approved venue.
Keep reading
RE5 pass mark: 33 out of 50, and how to clear it →How to pass the RE5 the first time: a six-week plan → All RE5 guides →Danley is exam preparation only. You register for and write the RE5 through the FSCA's examination body. Check current exam rules and fees when you book.