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What score is needed to pass a mail-in Type I certification test?

84 percent, higher than the 70 percent for proctored tests.

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  1. 84 percent ✔
  2. 70 percent
  3. 90 percent

Why: The closed-book Type I, II, III and Universal tests need a 70 percent to pass. Type I tests taken by mail have a higher bar of 84 percent. Mail-in Type I tests also can't count toward Universal.

Huh, didn't know that: Training material sent with mail-in Type I tests may not include sample questions that mimic the real test.

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Answer: 84 percent. The closed-book Type I, II, III and Universal tests need a 70 percent to pass. Type I tests taken by mail have a higher bar of 84 percent. Mail-in Type I tests also can't count toward Universal.

  1. 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F Appendix D, certifying programs (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/appendix-D_to_subpart_F_of_part_82
    The passing score for Type I certification tests using the mail-in format is 84 percent.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F Appendix D, certifying programs (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/appendix-D_to_subpart_F_of_part_82
    Training material accompanying mail-in Type I tests must not include sample test questions mimicking the language of the certification test.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F Appendix D, certifying programs (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/appendix-D_to_subpart_F_of_part_82
    Mail-in format Type I tests cannot be used toward a Universal certification.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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