Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)

Please provide ACAMS with official transcripts or a copy of your diploma

A full list of eligibility requirements can be found in the Candidate Handbook. However, at a minimum, you will need to be a member of ACAMS and qualify with a minimum of 40 credits.

Yes, you may qualify using a combination of other eligibility criteria categories. Please reference the Eligibility Criteria matrix in the CAMS Candidate Handbook.

Qualifying degrees can be in any field of study; however, they must be issued by a college or university.

Candidates may reschedule their exam on the web at no cost to them prior to the 72-hour window. Cancellations and rescheduling prior to the 72-hour window can be done directly on the Pearson VUE site. You may also reschedule or cancel via the Pearson VUE call center (1-866-389-8339) up to 72 hours before the exam for a fee of US$20. If you cancel or reschedule an exam within 24 to 72 hours of your scheduled time, there will be a fee of US$100 collected by Pearson VUE. There is an additional fee for scheduling an exam by phone rather than by using the online system. Pearson VUE call centers will answer questions for assisting with online scheduling free of charge. However, if the exam is scheduled on the phone, there will be a US$20 fee collected by Pearson VUE. If you cancel your exam within 24 hours or do not show up for your scheduled appointment, you will need to contact ACAMS and you will be charged for a new authorization (US$299 private sector/US$199 public sector).To schedule a re-take, the candidate must:

Yes, however, the price for a two-month extension is $100. The price for a 6-month extension is $299.

Your score is displayed upon submission of your examination. You will also receive a printed score report at the test center, and it will be emailed to you shortly after your examination. This email will state your exam results and how to maintain the certification up to date.