If you have received an e-mail from NCIDQ indicating that registration is open and you do not wish to take any sections, follow these steps to defer to the next registration period:
- Log on to MyNCIDQ.
- Once you have logged on to MyNCIDQ successfully, verify your personal information. NCIDQ is not responsible for misdirected or unopened postal mail or e-mail.
- Click on the Exam Registration or Deferral link located under “Exam Candidate” on the left side.
- Complete the Candidate Agreement form. You will need to complete this before you can defer.
- Once you have completed and accepted both candidate agreements, re-click the Exam Registration or Deferral link.
- Select the Deferral Form.
- You must either register for the exam or defer registering until the next administration in order to remain an active exam candidate.
- Once you have completed the appropriate form, click on “Proceed” to move to the payment screen.
- Select the method of payment. You may pay the deferral fee by credit card or by mailed check.
- NCIDQ accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
- Please note: Mailed checks require additional time to receive and process. Checks received by NCIDQ after the late registration deadline will not be processed and registration will not be complete. If you are paying by check, please review the specific instructions in the Registration Guide.
- Click “Proceed” ONLY ONCE. Allow a minute or two for the system to process your payment.
- Once your form has been submitted you will receive an e-mail confirmation.
- You will receive a second e-mail notification once your payment has been processed and approved. Please note: You are not deferred until you receive the second processed payment notification e-mail. Pending deferrals do not qualify as completed deferrals.
Once you have deferred, you will remain an active candidate eligible to register for the following exam administration. Prior to the following administration, you will receive e-mail notifications containing important registration instructions.
Please ensure that your MyNCIDQ Account is always updated with your current e-mail address in order to receive NCIDQ notifications during your deferral period(s).