The MPRE costs $185
The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) costs $185 for every test date in 2026 and 2027. The next test is March 23 or 24, 2027, and you must register by January 21, 2027. It is taken on a computer at a Pearson VUE test center.
MPRE fee and upcoming dates
| MPRE test fee, all 2026 and 2027 dates | $185 |
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| March 23 or 24, 2027 | Register by January 21, 2027 |
| August 18 or 19, 2027 | Register by June 17, 2027 |
| November 4 or 5, 2027 | Register by September 21, 2027 |
| Where you test | Pearson VUE test centers |
| Taking the MPRE twice | $370 |
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Registration for the August and November 2027 tests opens later in 2026. If you need test accommodations, NCBE asks you to apply well before the deadline. For March 2027, the suggested date is November 19, 2026. Sources: NCBE, Registering for the MPRE.
What this price covers
The $185 covers one MPRE sitting. The bar exam is separate and is charged by each state.
What changes your price
- Retakes. Each attempt costs $185.
- Timing. The fee is the same for every 2026 and 2027 date.
Ways to pay less
- Register early for the best test centers and times.
- Check your state's MPRE score rules before picking a date.
- Ask your law school about free MPRE study materials.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the group that runs the test or sets the fee, taken from its own website. Where we show a total, we only add up that group's own fees so you can see the full amount in one place. We do not add our own guesses, and we do not use prices from test prep blogs. Fees can change, so check the official page before you pay. We last checked on September 26, 2026.
Common questions
How much does the MPRE cost?
$185.
When is the next MPRE?
March 23 or 24, 2027.
What is the MPRE registration deadline?
January 21, 2027, for the March test.