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Maine CPA License Renewal Deadline 2026

Maine CPA license renewal

Individual CPA license and firm license
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
September 30, 2026The Board's own page states both individual CPA licenses and firm licenses renew annually on September 30, and the codified rule independently confirms all licenses expire annually with no cohort split -- but the codified rule never states the specific September 30 date itself.
Confirmed via Maine ALMS Online license-verification portal (Board of Accountancy, board code 4110): live individual and firm license records (CP9957, FM10001345, FMF10001174, FM10001299) all show expiration 09/30/2026 -- verified 2026-07-30.
Confirmed via official records
Last verified: 2026-09-21 · checked against the regulator's own official records rather than codified statute or administrative rule text — see the citation above for exactly what we checked and why; we say so instead of presenting it as primary law (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 September 30 deadline: Illinois Missouri

Also tracking staff in a neighboring state? New Hampshire

Renewal fee: $35. Annual renewal fee of $35 (renewal is annual, expiring September 30); $50 late fee if renewed after expiration. read the rule →

CPE required: 40 hours every 1 year (4 ethics hours). Full CPE requirements →

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How does Maine's CPA license renewal cycle work?

The Board's own page states both individual CPA licenses and firm licenses renew annually on September 30, and the codified rule independently confirms all licenses expire annually with no cohort split -- but the codified rule never states the specific September 30 date itself.

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

$35. Annual renewal fee of $35 (renewal is annual, expiring September 30); $50 late fee if renewed after expiration.

Does Maine require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

Yes -- Maine requires 40 hours of CPE every 1 year. That includes 4 ethics hours. See the full Maine CPE requirements page for the exact citation.

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

$35. Reinstatement applications are charged the standard $35/yr CPA license fee (02-041 C.M.R. ch.10 Sec5(1)) -- Maine has no separate reinstatement-specific fee line item. A late-renewal cure within 90 days of expiration instead draws a separate $50 uniform late fee (02-041 C.M.R. ch.11 Sec2(1)).

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Maine?

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

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