CPA License Renewal in Oregon (2026)

CPA license renewal in Oregon is handled by the Oregon Board of Accountancy, which requires Certified Public Accountant (CPA)s to renew every 24 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.

Oregon CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Active individual CPA/PA permits renew biennially and all expire June 30. The cycle is staggered by permit number: even-numbered permits expire June 30 of even-numbered years; odd-numbered permits expire June 30 of odd-numbered years. Renewals postmarked or submitted online after June 30 are late.
CE hours required	80 hours
Renewal fee	$255.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	Self-reported CPE report submitted with renewal (NASBA National Registry number required for self-study); no third-party CE Broker tracking
Governing body	Oregon Board of Accountancy

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Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Oregon

Active licensees must complete at least 80 hours of CPE per two-year renewal period (unless prorated), including 4 hours of ethics (a Board-approved ethics-coded program; no separate state ethics exam). There is an annual minimum of 20 hours in each year of the period (July 1-June 30). No more than 16 hours may be non-technical; instructor/author/discussion-leader credit is capped at 50% of required hours; maximum carryforward is 20 hours (carryforward cannot satisfy the 20-hour annual minimum). Self-study must come from a NASBA National Registry sponsor.

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How to renew your CPA license in Oregon

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Oregon Board of Accountancy portal.
Complete the required 80 CE hours and confirm they appear in Self-reported CPE report submitted with renewal (NASBA National Registry number required for self-study); no third-party CE Broker tracking.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Figures are for an active individual CPA/PA license, not firm permits or initial CPA licensure. Inactive licensees report only 32 hours (incl. 4 ethics) per two-year period; retired licensees report no CPE. Renewal season runs roughly mid-May to Aug 29; applications received by June 30 are timely, and those received July 1-Aug 29 are accepted late with the $255 late fee added on top of the $255 renewal fee. Both renewal and late fees are $255 per OAR 801-010-0010. Ethics CPE requirement is 4 hours effective Oct 1, 2023.

CPA license renewal in Oregon: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Oregon?

Oregon CPA licenses renew every 24 months. Active individual CPA/PA permits renew biennially and all expire June 30. The cycle is staggered by permit number: even-numbered permits expire June 30 of even-numbered years; odd-numbered permits expire June 30 of odd-numbered years. Renewals postmarked or submitted online after June 30 are late.

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

Approximately 80 continuing-education hours per cycle. Active licensees must complete at least 80 hours of CPE per two-year renewal period (unless prorated), including 4 hours of ethics (a Board-approved ethics-coded program; no separate state ethics exam). There is an annual minimum of 20 hours in each year of the period (July 1-June 30). No more than 16 hours may be non-technical; instructor/author/discussion-leader credit is capped at 50% of required hours; maximum carryforward is 20 hours (carryforward cannot satisfy the 20-hour annual minimum). Self-study must come from a NASBA National Registry sponsor. Confirm the current requirement with the Oregon Board of Accountancy.

Can I renew my Oregon CPA license online?

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

What happens if I let my Oregon CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. A late fee of about $255 may apply. Contact the Oregon Board of Accountancy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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