Examination Fees
Exam fees must accompany the application.
- Full Exam: $65.00
- An applicant who fails a portion of the examination will be required to retake only the portion failed. A new application must be completed and CPR must be current at time of retake. Fees for retaking a portion of the exam are:
1 part: $25.00
2 parts: $50.00
All Parts: $65.00 - Retakes must be completed within two (2) years of the original exam date or the applicant must complete the entire application process and retake the full exam
- Examination fees are not refundable.
- Applicants who apply for the examination and wish to reschedule to a different date must request to do so in writing at least 60 days before the exam date. Requests less than 60 days are subject to a reprocessing fee of $20.00.
- All fees are to be paid online via the PAY APPLICATION/RENEWAL FEE HERE button.
- School purchase orders will be invoiced prior to the exam and must be prepaid. Contact C.O.D.A. to schedule students.
- Checks or Money Orders are no longer accepted as of January 1, 2025.
- Checks returned by the bank for insufficient funds will be charged a fee of $20.00 plus any bank charges incurred by the Commission.
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL ALL INFORMATION AND THE PROPER FEE IS RECEIVED
Quick Links
- Download the CODA Brochure
- CODA Exam Application
- Employer Recommendation Form
- Instructor Recommendation Form
- Recertification Form
Test is now updated to reflect new information for dental assisting.
Examination Dates
Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 2025
Fort Hayes Career Center
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
Registration is open from 8:00am to 8:30am. Please bring application for the exam, CPR card and student ID or driver’s license to the testing site.
NO CELL PHONES DURING THE TEST!!!