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Utah CPA License Renewal Deadline 2026

Utah CPA license renewal

Individual CPA license and firm permit
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
December 31, 2026Biennial. Both individual CPA licenses and CPA firm permits expire December 31 of every even-numbered year -- confirmed by the statewide DOPL renewal-dates rule listing the same date for both license types, no cohort split.
Utah Admin. Code R156-1-308a
Confirmed at source
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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Other states with the same December 31 deadline: Alabama Alaska Arkansas Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia

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Frequently asked questions

How does Utah's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Biennial. Both individual CPA licenses and CPA firm permits expire December 31 of every even-numbered year -- confirmed by the statewide DOPL renewal-dates rule listing the same date for both license types, no cohort split.

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

$63. Flat $63 CPA renewal fee (CPA firm renewal is separately $52); no late fee amount stated on this page.

Does Utah require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

Yes -- Utah requires 80 hours of CPE every 2 years. That includes 3 ethics hours. See the full Utah CPE requirements page for the exact citation.

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

$113. $113 total for a license expired less than two years ($50 reinstatement fee plus $63 license renewal fee), per DOPL's own reinstatement application. Expired more than two years with no unlicensed practice: an $85 application fee instead. No dollar figure is codified in Utah Admin. Code R156-26a -- DOPL sets fees administratively, and the application document is where they are published.

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in Utah?

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