CPA License Renewal in Utah (2026)

CPA license renewal in Utah is handled by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Utah 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.

Utah CPA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Individual CPA licenses renew biennially and expire on December 31 of even-numbered years (a fixed statewide date, not staggered by birthdate or last name). DOPL emails a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration.
CE hours required	80 hours
Renewal fee	$63.00
Online renewal	Yes
CE tracking system	NASBA CPE Audit Service (cpeauditservice.nasba.org)
Governing body	Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Utah Board of Accountancy

Go to the official Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Utah Board of Accountancy renewal page →

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Continuing-education requirements for CPAs in Utah

80 hours of CPE per 2-year cycle (reporting period Jan 1 to Dec 31 of the even year). Up to 40 hours may carry forward to the next period. No CPE is required for the first renewal following initial licensure. The administrative rule (R156-26a-303b) sets an ethics component: per the NASBA Registry summary this is 1 hour covering the Utah CPA Licensing Act and the CPA Licensing Act Rule, plus 3 hours of general professional ethics (e.g., AICPA Code of Conduct / case-based ethics) — the .gov page references the rule but does not itemize these hours, so the exact ethics breakdown should be confirmed against the Utah Administrative Code.

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How to renew your CPA license in Utah

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Utah Board of Accountancy portal.
Complete the required 80 CE hours and confirm they appear in NASBA CPE Audit Service (cpeauditservice.nasba.org).
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: DOPL moved from dopl.utah.gov to commerce.utah.gov/dopl (301 redirect). Renewal is online at utahdoc.mylicenseone.com. The $63 fee is the individual CPA renewal fee published on the official renewal page; firm/CPA-firm permits renew separately. The 80-hour CPE figure applies to cycles after Dec 31, 2018 (the 2018 transitional cycle required 120 hours over 3 years). Ethics hours within the 80 are governed by rule R156-26a-303b; the precise ethics hour split was sourced from the NASBA Registry summary rather than verbatim from the .gov page.

CPA license renewal in Utah: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CPA license in Utah?

Utah CPA licenses renew every 24 months. Individual CPA licenses renew biennially and expire on December 31 of even-numbered years (a fixed statewide date, not staggered by birthdate or last name). DOPL emails a renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration.

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

Approximately 80 continuing-education hours per cycle. 80 hours of CPE per 2-year cycle (reporting period Jan 1 to Dec 31 of the even year). Up to 40 hours may carry forward to the next period. No CPE is required for the first renewal following initial licensure. The administrative rule (R156-26a-303b) sets an ethics component: per the NASBA Registry summary this is 1 hour covering the Utah CPA Licensing Act and the CPA Licensing Act Rule, plus 3 hours of general professional ethics (e.g., AICPA Code of Conduct / case-based ethics) — the .gov page references the rule but does not itemize these hours, so the exact ethics breakdown should be confirmed against the Utah Administrative Code. Confirm the current requirement with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Utah Board of Accountancy.

Can I renew my Utah CPA license online?

Yes — Utah offers online renewal through the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Utah Board of Accountancy. Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Utah CPA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Utah Board of Accountancy promptly if your license has lapsed.

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