Late-registration deadline
September 1, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Test date
September 12, 2026
Test start time
7:45 a.m. local time
International base charges
$68 SAT fee + $43 international fee
Late-registration fee
$38
Late-registration deadline is September 1
Late registration for the September 12, 2026 SAT closes today, September 1, at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S., according to College Board. The regular-registration deadline was August 28.
The SAT is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, with testing beginning at 7:45 a.m. local time.
- Complete registration before 11:59 p.m. ET on September 1.
- Check the test-centre details shown in your College Board account.
The deadline is stated in U.S. Eastern Time, while the test start time is stated in local time.
Related: November 2026 SAT regular registration deadline passes; late registration ends October 27
What international test-takers pay
College Board lists an SAT registration fee of $68 plus a $43 international fee for international testing. A $38 late-registration fee applies when registering after the regular deadline and before the late-registration deadline.
Some international locations also charge a $24 test-centre fee. Candidates should check the fees associated with their selected location before completing registration.
Fees cited are those listed by College Board for the current fee schedule.
Related: October 2026 SAT scores scheduled for release on October 16
August 22 SAT scores are due September 4
Students who took the August 22, 2026 SAT are scheduled to receive their scores on September 4, according to College Board’s score-release calendar.
Related: College Board Revises SAT Testing Rules; AI Tools Remain Prohibited
// FAQ
When does late registration close for the September 12, 2026 SAT?
College Board lists the late-registration deadline as September 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S.
What are the international fees for the SAT?
College Board lists a $68 SAT registration fee plus a $43 international fee. A $38 late-registration fee also applies, and some locations charge a $24 test-centre fee.
When will August 22, 2026 SAT scores be released?
College Board schedules score release for September 4, 2026.
Editorial note
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