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November 2026 SAT regular registration deadline passes; late registration ends October 27

Regular registration for the November 7, 2026 SAT closed on October 23. College Board lists October 27 as the late registration deadline, with deadlines expiring at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.

Published
October 24, 2026
Updated
October 24, 2026
Category
SAT Registration

SAT date

November 7, 2026

Regular registration deadline

October 23, 2026

Late registration deadline

October 27, 2026

Deadline time

11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time

Late registration closes October 27

The regular registration deadline for the November 7, 2026 SAT was October 23. College Board lists October 27 as the late registration deadline.

The listed registration deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. International test-takers should account for the time difference when registering.

  • Confirm the November 7 test date and registration details on College Board’s official page.
  • Complete late registration by October 27, before 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.

Related: October 2026 SAT scores scheduled for release on October 16

// FAQ

When is the late registration deadline for the November 7, 2026 SAT?

College Board lists October 27, 2026, as the late registration deadline.

What time do SAT registration deadlines expire?

The College Board page states that registration deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.

Editorial note

This article is based on the relevant official body's announcements. Dates and processes can change, so always confirm the latest details with the official source.

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