CPA License Renewal in New York (2026)

CPA license renewal in New York is handled by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Public Accountancy, which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s to renew every 36 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.

New York CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	36 months
Deadline rule	CPA registration is for a three-year (triennial) period and renews in the licensee's month of birth; the second registration period after initial licensure is prorated to shift the licensee onto the birth-month schedule.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	$292.00
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Public Accountancy

Go to the official New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Public Accountancy renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Public Accountancy. automated research workflow (official new-york Board of Accountancy), confidence high.

Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in New York

CPE is measured per calendar year, not per cycle: a licensee must complete either 24 contact hours concentrated in one recognized subject area OR 40 contact hours across any combination of recognized subject areas, each January 1-December 31. Credits cannot be carried from one year to the next. Additionally, 4 contact hours of acceptable professional ethics must be completed every three calendar years (these 4 hours may count toward the annual 24/40 total in the year completed). If New York is the principal place of business or the licensee is licensed only in NY, the ethics course must be NYSED-approved; behavioral ethics is not accepted as a substitute for professional ethics. There is no separate state ethics exam.

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How to renew your CPA license in New York

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Public Accountancy 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: NY CPAs are licensed by the NYS Education Department Office of the Professions (not a standalone Board of Accountancy); NASBA does not license. The $292 triennial re-registration fee is the published total ($242 registration + $50 continuing-education component) per the official OP fee chart. No published late fee for individual CPA renewal; lapsed registrations can be renewed but penalties are handled case-by-case. Inactive status is available via a Registration Renewal Addendum for those not practicing. CPE compliance is affirmed on renewal for the calendar years ending in the most recent registration period, but the requirement itself is annual rather than a fixed per-cycle total, so a single per-cycle CPE number cannot be stated (varies 24 vs 40 hours/year depending on subject concentration). Board contact: [email protected], 518-474-3817 ext. 160.

CPA license renewal in New York: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in New York?

New York CPA licenses renew every 36 months. CPA registration is for a three-year (triennial) period and renews in the licensee's month of birth; the second registration period after initial licensure is prorated to shift the licensee onto the birth-month schedule.

Can I renew my New York CPA license online?

Yes — New York offers online renewal through the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Public Accountancy. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my New York CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Public Accountancy promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) renewal