How to register for the ABFM exam
You apply online through your MyABFM Portfolio, pay the exam fee ($1,300 in ABFM’s 2026 booklet), then schedule with Prometric once approved. For spring 2027, apply by January 19 to avoid the $100 late fee; the final deadline is February 25. A new application is needed for every attempt.
Last checked October 19, 2026 · Sources: ABFM one-day exam and dates and deadlines pages and its exam information booklet; AAFP’s resident board exam timeline; fall 2026 dates as listed by AMBOSS citing ABFM.
Start the application in your MyABFM Portfolio; you can begin before finishing residency.
Pay the full exam fee. ABFM says you avoid the late fee by moving past the fee payment page before the first deadline.
Clear any pending requirements by ABFM's deadline so your application is approved.
Schedule your exam with Prometric for the April or November window.
ABFM registration timeline
| Milestone | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| First application deadline (no late fee) | August 17, 2026 (passed) | January 19, 2027 |
| Final deadline (+$100 late fee) | September 21, 2026 (passed) | February 25, 2027 |
| Certification activities complete | September 21, 2026 (passed) | See ABFM |
| Testing window | November 9-18, 2026 | April 2027 |
| Residency complete by | December 31, 2026 | June 30, 2027 |
Spring 2027 dates from ABFM’s dates and deadlines page; fall 2026 dates as listed by AMBOSS citing ABFM. Checked October 19, 2026.
On exam day
- Four 95-minute sections of 75 questions each, 300 in total.
- 100 minutes of pooled break time to use between sections.
- At a Prometric test center, in a secure computer-based format.
- Scores within 6-8 weeks of the testing window.
Withdrawing and retakes
- Withdraw 30+ days before your exam to avoid the cancellation fee, and 5+ days before to avoid the seat fee.
- Retakes need a new application; ABFM’s booklet lists $650 per re-examination.
Common questions about ABFM exam registration
Where do I apply for the ABFM exam?
Through your MyABFM Portfolio on ABFM’s website, then you schedule at Prometric once approved.
How much is the ABFM application?
$1,300 per ABFM’s 2026 booklet, plus a $100 non-refundable late fee if you apply after the first deadline; a re-examination is $650.
Can I apply before finishing residency?
Yes. ABFM lets you start the application before finishing residency, but your expected completion date decides which exam you’re eligible for, and all requirements must be met before approval.
What certification activities do I need?
AAFP’s resident timeline says you must earn certification points through self-assessment and performance improvement activities before your exam, by ABFM’s certification-activity deadline (February 26 for spring 2026).
We first checked these sources on October 12, 2026 and rechecked them on October 19, 2026. MockTestPrep is independent and is not affiliated with ABFM, AAFP or Prometric.