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Minnesota CPA License Renewal Deadline 2026

Minnesota CPA license renewal

Individual CPA Certificate (Active or Inactive)
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
December 31, 2026Annual renewal, same fixed date for every licensee. The Minnesota Board of Accountancy states: 'All CPAs with a status of Active or Inactive, as well as all firms, must renew by December 31 every year' and 'There is no grace period for unlicensed practice or holding out. All licenses and permits expire on December 31 each year.' CPE operates on a separate July 1-June 30 reporting year (20 hrs/year minimum, 120 hrs/rolling 3-year period incl. 8 ethics hours); CPE for the year ending June 30 must be reported to the Board by December 31 of that same year, ahead of the license renewal.
Minn. Stat. § 326A.04, subd. 2(a)
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CPA Firm Permit to Practice
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
December 31, 2026Annual renewal, same December 31 fixed date as individual licenses, no grace period. Per the Board's own site: 100% of Minnesota-licensed owners of the firm must themselves be individually renewed by March 1 of the following year for the firm permit renewal to be valid.
Minn. Stat. § 326A.05, subd. 2(a)
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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 per year for active-status INDIVIDUAL renewal (Minn. Stat. § 326A.04, subd. 5(b)(2)); annual renewal due December 31; a separate $50/year delinquency fee applies if late. CPA FIRM permit renewal is a separate, lower $35 per year (subd. 5(b)(4), or subd. 5(b)(5) for sole practitioners), rising to $68 per year for firms with one or more offices located in another state (subd. 5(b)(16)). read the rule →

CPE required: 120 hours every 3 years (8 ethics hours). Full CPE requirements →

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

Read the full Minnesota CPA renewal guide →

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

Frequently asked questions

How does Minnesota's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Annual renewal, same fixed date for every licensee. The Minnesota Board of Accountancy states: 'All CPAs with a status of Active or Inactive, as well as all firms, must renew by December 31 every year' and 'There is no grace period for unlicensed practice or holding out. All licenses and permits expire on December 31 each year.' CPE operates on a separate July 1-June 30 reporting year (20 hrs/year minimum, 120 hrs/rolling 3-year period incl. 8 ethics hours); CPE for the year ending June 30 must be reported to the Board by December 31 of that same year, ahead of the license renewal.

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

$100. $100 per year for active-status INDIVIDUAL renewal (Minn. Stat. § 326A.04, subd. 5(b)(2)); annual renewal due December 31; a separate $50/year delinquency fee applies if late. CPA FIRM permit renewal is a separate, lower $35 per year (subd. 5(b)(4), or subd. 5(b)(5) for sole practitioners), rising to $68 per year for firms with one or more offices located in another state (subd. 5(b)(16)).

Does Minnesota require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

Yes -- Minnesota requires 120 hours of CPE every 3 years. That includes 8 ethics hours. See the full Minnesota CPE requirements page for the exact citation.

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

$20. Flat statutory fee: 'applications for reinstatement, $20' (Minn. Stat. Sec326A.04, subd. 5(b)(9)) -- distinct from a separate $50 annual late-processing fee for renewals filed late but before expiration.

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Minnesota?

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

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