CPA License Renewal in Minnesota (2026)

CPA license renewal in Minnesota is handled by the Minnesota Board of Accountancy, 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.

Minnesota CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Active and inactive individual CPA certificates renew annually and expire on a fixed date of December 31 each year. There is no grace period; the certificate must be current to practice or hold out as a CPA.
CE hours required	120 hours
Renewal fee	$100.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	CPE reported via the Board's Online Renewal portal
Governing body	Minnesota Board of Accountancy

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Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Minnesota

CPE operates on a three-year rolling reporting period (fiscal year July 1 to June 30): a minimum of 120 hours over any three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours each reporting year. Of the 120 hours, 8 must be in regulatory or behavioral ethics. At least 60 hours must be technical (NASBA fields of study), and at least 24 hours must come from group or blended-learning programs (not self-study). CPE is reported by December 31 with the annual renewal. No state-specific ethics exam is required.

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How to renew your CPA license in Minnesota

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Minnesota Board of Accountancy portal.
Complete the required 120 CE hours and confirm they appear in CPE reported via the Board's Online Renewal portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Renewal is annual (every Dec 31) but CPE accrues over a three-year rolling 120-hour window with a 20-hour annual floor, so the per-cycle CPE figure (120) does not align 1:1 with the 12-month renewal cycle. Active CPA renewal fee is $100/yr; inactive is $25/yr; initial certificate is $150. Late/status-change renewals incur a $50 delinquency fee per year of expiration plus the license fee, and must be paid by check/money order (no card). Separate escalating CPE noncompliance fees apply for late or incomplete CPE reporting (e.g., ~$175 to $625+ depending on lateness). Firm permits are renewed separately and are out of scope here.

CPA license renewal in Minnesota: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Minnesota?

Minnesota CPA licenses renew every 12 months. Active and inactive individual CPA certificates renew annually and expire on a fixed date of December 31 each year. There is no grace period; the certificate must be current to practice or hold out as a CPA.

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

Approximately 120 continuing-education hours per cycle. CPE operates on a three-year rolling reporting period (fiscal year July 1 to June 30): a minimum of 120 hours over any three-year period, with a minimum of 20 hours each reporting year. Of the 120 hours, 8 must be in regulatory or behavioral ethics. At least 60 hours must be technical (NASBA fields of study), and at least 24 hours must come from group or blended-learning programs (not self-study). CPE is reported by December 31 with the annual renewal. No state-specific ethics exam is required. Confirm the current requirement with the Minnesota Board of Accountancy.

Can I renew my Minnesota CPA license online?

Yes — Minnesota offers online renewal through the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Minnesota 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 Minnesota Board of Accountancy promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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