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Kentucky CPA License Renewal Deadline 2028

Kentucky CPA license renewal

Biennial. Online renewal window July 1-31. Cohort by LICENSE NUMBER PARITY, directly quoted on the Board's own page: 'CPAs with odd-numbered licenses renew their license in odd-numbered years. Those with even-numbered licenses renew their license in even-numbered years.' Late window (higher fee) through Sept 1; lapses after.

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Ky. Rev. Stat. 325.330(2), (7)(a), (7)(d) (biennial renewal; expiration Aug. 1 by license-number parity; one-month late window)

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OddAugust 1, 2027
EvenAugust 1, 2028
CPA Firm License/Permit
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
August 1, 2028Biennial, single fixed schedule for ALL firms (NOT the license-number odd/even split that applies to individual CPA licenses under KRS 325.330(7)(a)). Codified in KRS 325.301(5): the firm license "shall be renewed on or before August 1 every two (2) years." Board practice sets the phase: renewal opens via the online portal in July of EVEN-numbered years. Standard $100 fee (plus portal fees) through August 1; if not renewed by August 1 the license expires and the firm must cease practicing, but may still renew online through September 1 for $200 (plus portal fees) per 201 KAR 1:081 Sec. 7; after September 1 the firm must contact the Board for reinstatement (KRS 325.301(7): a firm whose license has been expired longer than one month "shall cease operating immediately"). Cadence and the August 1 date are codified; the even-year phase is stated only on the Board's website (and is corroborated by the 2026 window being open). Unaffected by HB 45 (2026 Ky. Acts ch. 21).
KRS 325.301(5) (Firms required to obtain license to practice in Kentucky), effective July 14, 2018; implemented by 201 KAR 1:081 (Firm license, renewal, and reinstatement), Sections 6-7, Cert. eff. 12-2-2022
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Last verified: 2026-09-21 · 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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Renewal fee: $100. $100 online renewal fee (plus a separate administrative fee) for a two-year license; late renewal (after July 31) is $200 plus the admin fee. CPA firm license renewal is a separate fee, set by its own regulation (201 KAR 1:081, not this individual-license rule) -- but lands on the same figures: $100 standard renewal fee (due August 1) and $200 total if renewed late (through September 1). read the rule →

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How does Kentucky's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Biennial. Online renewal window July 1-31. Cohort by LICENSE NUMBER PARITY, directly quoted on the Board's own page: 'CPAs with odd-numbered licenses renew their license in odd-numbered years. Those with even-numbered licenses renew their license in even-numbered years.' Late window (higher fee) through Sept 1; lapses after.

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

$100. $100 online renewal fee (plus a separate administrative fee) for a two-year license; late renewal (after July 31) is $200 plus the admin fee. CPA firm license renewal is a separate fee, set by its own regulation (201 KAR 1:081, not this individual-license rule) -- but lands on the same figures: $100 standard renewal fee (due August 1) and $200 total if renewed late (through September 1).

Does Kentucky require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

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

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

$200. Flat $200 reinstatement fee (201 KAR 1:140 Section 3(1)(c)) -- separate from a $100 late fee that applies if renewal is completed within the Aug 1-Sep 1 grace window before the license fully expires.

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Kentucky?

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

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