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West Virginia CPA License Renewal Deadline 2027

West Virginia CPA license renewal

Individual CPA certificate
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
June 30, 2027Annual. The CPA certificate runs on a July 1 - June 30 cycle and expires each year on June 30 (W. Va. Code § 30-9-12(a)).
W. Va. Code § 30-9-12(a)
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Firm permit
Last verified 2026-09-21
Next renewal date
June 30, 2027Annual. Firm permits run on the same July 1 - June 30 cycle as individual certificates and expire each year on June 30 (W. Va. Code § 30-9-17(h): 'The board shall renew a permit for a one-year period beginning on July 1, of each year after initial issuance...'). The Board's own firm-permit renewal page independently confirms the practical June 30 deadline via its $50 late-fee trigger for submissions after that date.
W. Va. Code § 30-9-17(h)
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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: $85. Flat $85 annual certificate renewal fee for individual CPAs per the codified rule (firm permit renewal is separately $100/year); $50 late filing fee for individuals if postmarked after the June 30 deadline (firm late fee is a steeper $75/month after July 31). read the rule →

CPE required: 120 hours every 3 years (4 ethics hours). Full CPE requirements →

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed West Virginia license? →

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

Frequently asked questions

How does West Virginia's CPA license renewal cycle work?

Annual. The CPA certificate runs on a July 1 - June 30 cycle and expires each year on June 30 (W. Va. Code § 30-9-12(a)).

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

$85. Flat $85 annual certificate renewal fee for individual CPAs per the codified rule (firm permit renewal is separately $100/year); $50 late filing fee for individuals if postmarked after the June 30 deadline (firm late fee is a steeper $75/month after July 31).

Does West Virginia require CPE hours to renew a CPA license?

Yes -- West Virginia requires 120 hours of CPE every 3 years. That includes 4 ethics hours. See the full West Virginia CPE requirements page for the exact citation.

What does it cost to reinstate a lapsed West Virginia CPA license?

Formula: $85 reinstatement fee + $85 annual renewal fee + $50 late fee ($220 base) plus $75 for each additional month lapsed past July 31, capped at $445 total per the board's own renewal page -- the cap is the board's stated practice, not in the fee rule itself (W. Va. C.S.R. Sec1-1-18 sets each component but contains no ceiling).

Does a CPA firm need to register separately in West Virginia?

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

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