Events
National Board Important Dates and Deadlines (2025-2026)
| EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|
| Registration Window | May 22, 2025 - February 26, 2026 |
| Registration and Component Purchase (Registration and MOC fees must be paid) | February 28, 2026 |
| Withdrawal Deadline | February 28, 2026 |
| Change of Component Selection | February 28, 2026 |
| Change of Certificateand/or Specialty Area | March 20, 2026 |
| Component 1 Scheduling Open | January 15, 2026 |
| Component 1 Testing Window | March 1 - June 15, 2026 |
| ePortfolio Submission Window | April 1 - May 16, 2026 |
| 2026 Score Release | On or Before December 5, 2026 |
| *Third-Party Payer Funding Deadline | February 6, 2026 |
| **Third-Party Payer Designation Deadline | February 20, 2026 |
* This is the final date we will accept funding from Third-Party Payers
** This is the final date for Third-Party Payers to allocate funding to candidate accounts. Candidates will be allowed to purchase components through February 28.