Find out whether you need to take the Internet-Based Test (iBT) or Paper-Based Test (PBT). Most TOEFL takers will take the iBT, but the PBT is still used in some places where iBT is not available.
Choose a test date and test center that are convenient for you. There are 30 to 40 iBT dates per year, but far fewer PBT dates. Pick a date that gives you plenty of time to study and register.
Register for your test. You can register online using the ETS website, by mail using a paper registration form or in person at some test centers. You can pay the registration fee with a credit card, a check or, in some cases, with cash. On your registration form, specify your preferred test date and the institutions you want your results sent to.
When you go to the test center on your test date, take photo identification with you, such as a passport. You'll also need your registration confirmation and, if you're taking the PBT, pencils.