FIELD NOTE 01
Verify the official fee first
Use the American Petroleum Institute application or exam page for current pricing. HoldPoint does not publish a fixed fee here because fees and member rates can change.
- Application or examination fee
- Member versus nonmember rate
- Rescheduling or cancellation charge
- Retest fee and policy
FIELD NOTE 02
Account for required references
Check whether references are supplied, displayed digitally, or must be obtained separately. Purchase only the edition listed for your testing window.
- API 510 certification page
- current API 510 publications effectivity sheet
- API ICP policies
FIELD NOTE 03
Calculate total preparation cost
Compare options using the whole preparation budget—not the course sticker price alone.
- Training or review course
- Reference books and tabs
- Travel and time away from work
- Practice materials and possible retest
Common questions
API 510 Cost, answered
How much does the API 510 exam cost?
Check the current American Petroleum Institute fee schedule. The applicable amount may depend on membership, application type, location, and testing cycle.
Are code books included in exam-prep pricing?
Do not assume so. Verify the course inclusions and obtain the exact permitted editions separately when required.
Primary source
Verify before you act
Exam policies, fees, references, and eligibility can change. HoldPoint is independent and uses American Petroleum Institute as the authority for current program facts.
Official API sourceEDITORIAL REVIEW: AUGUST 2026