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Key Facts: Series 51 Exam
75-80%
Pass Rate
Industry estimate
70%
Passing Score
42/60 questions
40-60 hrs
Study Time
Recommended
35%
Municipal Funds
Largest section
$255
Exam Fee
FINRA
1h 45m
Exam Duration
FINRA
The Series 51 exam has an estimated 75-80% pass rate for prepared candidates. It requires 70% (42/60 questions) to pass in 1 hour 45 minutes. The exam covers four major areas: Municipal Fund Securities (35%), Sales Supervision (25%), Underwriting/Disclosure (20%), and Fair Practice Rules (20%). Corequisites: Series 24 or Series 26, plus SIE. Plan for 40-60 hours of study.
About the Series 51 Exam
The Series 51 qualifies principals to supervise the sale of municipal fund securities, including 529 college savings plans and ABLE programs. It covers MSRB rules on fair dealing, suitability, supervision, underwriting, disclosure, and professional qualifications. This is a limited principal exam for those supervising municipal fund securities activities.
Questions
60 scored questions
Time Limit
1 hour 45 minutes
Passing Score
70%
Exam Fee
$255 (FINRA/MSRB)
Series 51 Exam Content Outline
Municipal Fund Securities
529 savings plans, ABLE programs, share classes, tax benefits, qualified expenses, and plan disclosure documents
Sales Supervision
MSRB Rule G-3 qualifications, G-8 books and records, G-9 record retention, G-10 investor brochure, G-27 supervisory systems
Underwriting and Disclosure
MSRB Rule G-11 primary offerings, G-17 disclosure, G-32 payment disclosure, G-45 underwriting, EMMA requirements
Fair Practice Rules
MSRB Rule G-17 fair dealing, G-19 suitability, G-20 gifts, G-21 advertising, G-30 pricing, G-37 pay-to-play
How to Pass the Series 51 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam length: 60 questions
- Time limit: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Exam fee: $255
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Series 51 exam?
The Series 51 is the Municipal Fund Securities Limited Principal Qualification Examination. It qualifies individuals to act as Limited Principals supervising the sale of municipal fund securities, including 529 college savings plans and ABLE programs. The exam tests knowledge of MSRB rules on supervision, fair dealing, suitability, underwriting, and disclosure requirements specific to municipal fund securities.
What is the Series 51 pass rate?
The Series 51 exam has an estimated pass rate of 75-80% for prepared test-takers with municipal securities experience. The exam has 60 scored questions plus 5 unscored pretest questions with a 70% passing score (42 correct answers), taken over 1 hour 45 minutes. Those with strong understanding of MSRB rules and municipal fund securities tend to perform well.
What are the prerequisites for the Series 51?
The Series 51 has corequisites: you must have passed (or be taking concurrently) either the Series 24 (General Securities Principal) or Series 26 (Investment Company Products Principal), plus the SIE (Securities Industry Essentials). The Series 51 alone does not qualify you to supervise general securities activities—only municipal fund securities.
How long should I study for Series 51?
Plan for 40-60 hours of study over 4-6 weeks. Focus on understanding MSRB rules G-3, G-8, G-9, G-10, G-17, G-19, G-20, G-21, G-27, G-30, G-32, G-37, and G-45. Study 529 plan and ABLE program specifics thoroughly. Complete at least 200 practice questions and score 80%+ consistently before scheduling your exam.
What is the difference between Series 51 and Series 52?
The Series 51 is a Limited Principal exam for supervising municipal fund securities (529 plans, ABLE programs). The Series 52 is a Representative exam for selling municipal securities including both municipal bonds and municipal fund securities. The Series 51 requires Series 24/26 as a corequisite, while the Series 52 requires the SIE. The Series 51 focuses on supervision; the Series 52 focuses on sales activities.
What are the main topics on the Series 51?
The main topics are: Municipal Fund Securities (35%)—529 plans, ABLE programs, share classes, tax benefits; Sales Supervision (25%)—MSRB rules on qualifications, recordkeeping, supervision; Underwriting and Disclosure (20%)—primary offerings, disclosure obligations, EMMA; and Fair Practice Rules (20%)—fair dealing, suitability, gift limits, advertising, pricing.