CISA Registration: Fees, Steps and Retakes

Last verified: 11 November 2026. This is an independent guide; it is not affiliated with ISACA or any government body. Exam details can change, so check the exam page at ISACA before relying on any figure.

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Fees

US$575 for members; US$760 for nonmembers (source).

Registration steps

1. Create an ISACA account and use the name on your accepted government identification.
2. Register and pay for the CISA exam in your chosen exam language.
3. Use MyISACA to schedule a PSI test-centre or remotely proctored appointment within the eligibility period.

Results and retakes

• Retakes: Up to four attempts in a rolling 12 months, with waiting periods of 30, 90 and 90 days after failures.
• Validity: To keep the certification: at least 20 CPE hours a year and 120 over each three-year period, plus an annual maintenance fee of USD 45 for members and USD 85 for non-members.

Before you pay the fee

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