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Georgia CPA License Renewal Deadline 2027

Georgia CPA license renewal

Individual CPA license
Last verified 2026-10-04
Next renewal date
December 31, 2027Individual CPA license expires December 31 of odd-numbered years. Current cycle ends 2027-12-31.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 20-10-.02
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Firm license
Last verified 2026-10-02
Next renewal date
June 30, 2028Firm licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years. Next: 2028-06-30. Firms WITH a physical office in Georgia are governed by R. 20-7-.01(2), which sets this same June 30 expiration and requires renewal before September 30 or the license lapses. Firms WITHOUT a Georgia office (out-of-state firms practicing under Ga. Code § 43-3-16(b)(1)(C)) are governed separately by R. 20-8-.01, which sets the identical June 30 date but a different consequence for lateness (a $250 fee after June 30, unlawful to practice without renewal). Most Georgia firm licensees have an in-state office and fall under R. 20-7-.01(2); the citation below leads with that rule.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 20-7-.01(2) (in-state firms); R. 20-8-.01 (out-of-state firms with no Georgia office)
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Last verified: 2026-10-04 · checked against the state's codified statute or administrative rule, not just a board webpage — if we can't verify a date against primary law, we say so instead of guessing (see how we verify every deadline). Always confirm with the official state board before relying on this date. License requirements and deadlines can change.

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Other states with the same December 31 deadline: Alabama Alaska Arkansas Connecticut District of Columbia Hawaii

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Renewal fee: $100. Flat $100.00 biennial renewal fee for individual CPA license (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Rule 20-10-.02(6)). Firm renewal is a separate, higher $150.00 biennial fee, per Rule 20-8-.01(1)(d). read the rule →

CPE required: 80 hours every 2 years (4 ethics hours). Full CPE requirements →

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Georgia license? →

Does Georgia's CPA FIRM (not just the individual license) need to register separately? →

Frequently asked questions

How does Georgia's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Individual CPA license expires December 31 of odd-numbered years. Current cycle ends 2027-12-31.

How much does it cost to renew a CPA license in Georgia?

$100. Flat $100.00 biennial renewal fee for individual CPA license (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. Rule 20-10-.02(6)). Firm renewal is a separate, higher $150.00 biennial fee, per Rule 20-8-.01(1)(d).

Does Georgia require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

Yes, Georgia requires 80 hours of CPE every 2 years. That includes 4 ethics hours. See the full Georgia CPE requirements page for the exact citation.

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed Georgia CPA license?

$300. $300 reinstatement fee (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 20-10-.04(1)(a)), payable in addition to completing the CPE catch-up requirement. For that catch-up, the rule also requires at least 20% of the hours in accounting/auditing, at least 80 of the hours within the 2 years preceding the application, and bars carryover hours from counting toward reinstatement.

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Georgia?

Yes, Georgia has its own firm-level registration or permit requirement, separate from an individual CPA's license renewal. See the full Georgia firm renewal page for the exact cycle and citation.

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