CPA License Renewal in Nevada (2026)

CPA license renewal in Nevada is handled by the Nevada State 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.

Nevada CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	12 months
Deadline rule	Individual CPA permits to practice renew annually. The renewal application and fee are due on or before January 31 each year; after that date the certificate holder is delinquent and may not lawfully practice public accounting until all delinquent fees and penalties are paid (NAC 628.190). Note: CPE is measured over a rolling 2-year period even though the permit renews yearly.
CE hours required	80 hours
Renewal fee	$200.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	Self-documented CPE; applicant lists hours on the renewal application and must retain documentation (certificates/outlines) for 3 years (NAC 628.250). No CE Broker.
Governing body	Nevada State Board of Accountancy

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Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Nevada

NAC 628.210: an applicant for renewal of a permit must complete at least 80 hours of CPE during the 2 years immediately preceding renewal, with at least 20 hours completed in each year. Of the 80, 4 hours must be in professional ethics. Additionally, 8 hours must be in accounting and auditing courses in any year the applicant performed work on an audit, review, full-disclosure compilation, or attestation engagement (conditional, not universal). The first annual renewal of an initial permit is exempt. No state-specific ethics exam is required for renewal (the 4-hour ethics CPE satisfies the ethics requirement). The 80-hour total spans the 2-year window; per a strict single-year cycle the effective annual minimum is 20 hours, but the per-cycle (2-year) total is 80.

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How to renew your CPA license in Nevada

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Nevada State Board of Accountancy portal.
Complete the required 80 CE hours and confirm they appear in Self-documented CPE; applicant lists hours on the renewal application and must retain documentation (certificates/outlines) for 3 years (NAC 628.250). No CE Broker..
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Licensing is state-level via the Nevada State Board of Accountancy (NASBA coordinates but does not license). The official board site nvaccountancy.com redirects renewal/login to the GLSuite portal (nvboav7prod.glsuite.us) where online renewal occurs. Fees are set annually by the Board within statutory caps in NAC 628.016: the uniform annual permit/renewal fee "will not exceed $200" (commonly $200 in practice), and late filing of the annual renewal after January 31 "will not exceed $200." Because the regulation states caps the Board sets each year, the exact current dollar figures should be confirmed on the board's live fee schedule. Separate tiered administrative fines apply for late completion of CPE: $100 (1 month late), $350 (2-3 months), $850 (4-5 months), $1,600 (6-7 months). Reinstatement from retired/inactive status is $250. The biennial CPE total (80 hrs) is reported on annual renewals.

CPA license renewal in Nevada: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Nevada?

Nevada CPA licenses renew every 12 months. Individual CPA permits to practice renew annually. The renewal application and fee are due on or before January 31 each year; after that date the certificate holder is delinquent and may not lawfully practice public accounting until all delinquent fees and penalties are paid (NAC 628.190). Note: CPE is measured over a rolling 2-year period even though the permit renews yearly.

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

Approximately 80 continuing-education hours per cycle. NAC 628.210: an applicant for renewal of a permit must complete at least 80 hours of CPE during the 2 years immediately preceding renewal, with at least 20 hours completed in each year. Of the 80, 4 hours must be in professional ethics. Additionally, 8 hours must be in accounting and auditing courses in any year the applicant performed work on an audit, review, full-disclosure compilation, or attestation engagement (conditional, not universal). The first annual renewal of an initial permit is exempt. No state-specific ethics exam is required for renewal (the 4-hour ethics CPE satisfies the ethics requirement). The 80-hour total spans the 2-year window; per a strict single-year cycle the effective annual minimum is 20 hours, but the per-cycle (2-year) total is 80. Confirm the current requirement with the Nevada State Board of Accountancy.

Can I renew my Nevada CPA license online?

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

What happens if I let my Nevada CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $200 may apply. Contact the Nevada State Board of Accountancy promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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