CPA · California
California CPA License Renewal: $400 Fee, Deadline & CE (2026)
What it costs to renew a California CPA license, when it's due and what continuing education you need, from the California Board of Accountancy.
Checked against official sources on September 24, 2026 · Sources
- Renewal fee
- $400
- $200 a year
- Cycle
- Every 2 years
- Expires
- Last day of your birth month, in years that match your birth year (odd or even)
- Continuing ed.
- 80
- CE hours
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Details
| Fee | $400For licenses expiring after June 30, 2026 (it was $340). Card payments through CBA Connect add a 2.3% transaction fee. |
|---|---|
| Late renewal | $200 delinquency fee if payment isn’t received within 30 days of expiration. |
| Deadline | Last day of your birth month, in years that match your birth year (odd or even) |
| Continuing education | 80 CE hoursRequired to renew in active status. |
Compare other states
| State | Fee | Cycle | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $400 | Every 2 years | $200 |
| Florida | $100 | Every 2 years | $50 |
| Texas | $112 | Every year | $112 |
| Pennsylvania | $100 | Every 2 years | $50 |
| New York | $292 | Every 3 years | $97.33 |
| Ohio | $180 | Every 3 years | $60 |
| North Carolina | $60 | Every year | $60 |
| Virginia | $60 | Every year | $60 |
| Washington | $230 | Every 3 years | $76.67 |
| Vermont | $255 | Every 2 years | $127.50 |
California CPA renewal questions
How much does it cost to renew a California CPA license?
The renewal fee is $400 every 2 years. For licenses expiring after June 30, 2026 (it was $340). Card payments through CBA Connect add a 2.3% transaction fee. Late: $200 delinquency fee if payment isn’t received within 30 days of expiration.
When does a California CPA license expire?
Last day of your birth month, in years that match your birth year (odd or even).
How much continuing education does California require?
80 CE hours. Required to renew in active status.
Sources
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