CPA License Renewal in Maine (2026)

CPA license renewal in Maine is handled by the Maine Board of Accountancy (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation), which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s to renew every 12 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Maine CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Individual CPA licenses renew annually on a fixed date, expiring September 30 each year. Renewals filed more than 90 days after expiration are subject to all requirements for new applicants.
CE hours required	40 hours
Renewal fee	$35.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Maine Board of Accountancy (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation)

Go to the official Maine Board of Accountancy (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Maine Board of Accountancy (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation). automated research workflow (official maine Board of Accountancy), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Maine

40 hours of CPE required each year, due at renewal (CPE year runs Oct 1-Sep 30). Across the cycle, all licensees must obtain at least 4 hours of CPE in ethics every 3 years. No state-specific ethics exam noted. (Per third-party sources, up to 20 excess hours may carry forward to the next period, but the official pages reviewed did not state the carryover figure.)

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How to renew your CPA license in Maine

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Maine Board of Accountancy (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation) portal.
Complete the required 40 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Annual renewal with a fixed Sept 30 deadline and a flat $35 individual CPE/license renewal fee verified on the official OPOR licensing page; $50 late fee applies after expiration. The 40-hour annual CPE total is the per-renewal-cycle requirement; the 4-hour ethics requirement is measured every 3 years (spanning multiple annual cycles), so it is not an annual amount. Firm permits and the CPA exam are separate and excluded. NASBA coordinates the exam but Maine's Board of Accountancy is the licensing authority. No CPE-tracking vendor (e.g., CE Broker) was identified on official pages.

CPA license renewal in Maine: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Maine?

Maine CPA licenses renew every 12 months. Individual CPA licenses renew annually on a fixed date, expiring September 30 each year. Renewals filed more than 90 days after expiration are subject to all requirements for new applicants.

How many CE hours are required to renew an CPA license in Maine?

Approximately 40 continuing-education hours per cycle. 40 hours of CPE required each year, due at renewal (CPE year runs Oct 1-Sep 30). Across the cycle, all licensees must obtain at least 4 hours of CPE in ethics every 3 years. No state-specific ethics exam noted. (Per third-party sources, up to 20 excess hours may carry forward to the next period, but the official pages reviewed did not state the carryover figure.) Confirm the current requirement with the Maine Board of Accountancy (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation).

Can I renew my Maine CPA license online?

Yes — Maine offers online renewal through the Maine Board of Accountancy (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Maine CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $50 may apply. Contact the Maine Board of Accountancy (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation) promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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