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ACT Registration - The Basics

Are you ready to register your child for the ACT? Here's the basic information you need to know about the ACT registration process.

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Students may register online at the ACT website. Online registration fees are typically paid with a credit or debit card.

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Regular registration deadlines are typically about five to six weeks before a test date. Late registration deadlines are typically about three weeks before a test date. Visit our ACT Test Dates page to view the regular and late registration deadlines for specific test dates.

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For 2025-2026, the basic ACT registration fee (no Science or Writing) is $65 and the fee for the ACT Plus Writing is $90. The Science Add-On Fee is $4. The late registration fee is an additional $38. Visit our ACT Registration Fees page for more fee information.

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Did you miss the regular ACT registration deadline? Find out about ACT late registration.

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