The Authorization to Test (ATT) is provided by the nursing regulatory body (NRB). Once provided by the NRB, an emailed confirmation is sent to you by Pearson VUE, inviting you to schedule the exam appointment as soon as possible.
You must test within the dates of your ATT. These dates cannot be extended for any reason. If you do not test within these dates you will have to reregister and pay another exam fee.
The ATT contains your authorization number, candidate identification (NCSBN) number, and expiration date. You need the ATT to schedule an appointment to take the exam.
You can log into your online account with Pearson VUE and re-send a copy of your ATT from your dashboard.
For further details regarding an ATT can be found here.