Department of State: Division of Professional Regulation: Board of Accountancy

Permit Renewal


Information About Renewal Applications for All Licenses

All Accountancy permits expire on June 30 of odd years (e.g., 2009, 2011).

Several weeks before the permit expiration date, a renewal notice will be mailed to the address on the record. This notice will explain how to access the online renewal application. To complete the online renewal application, you must use a credit card to pay your renewal fee. The notice will also explain how to request a paper renewal application if you are unable to renew online.

How to Renew CPA and PA Permits

Please keep your contact information in our records up-to-date so that notices we send will reach you.  To check and update your contact information online, click Change Contact Information.

To renew your license, you will be required to attest to completing the required continuing education (CE). For information on CE requirements, see Section 11.0 of the Board’s Rules and Regulations. The CE must include at least

Following the renewal, a percentage of licensees will be randomly selected for audit of their CE. If you are selected for audit, you must provide a CPE Log and certificates of completion. However, do not submit the log or any CE documentation to the Board office unless notified that you have been selected for audit.

How to Renew Firm Permits

As Firms are not permitted to change their mailing address online, you should notify the Board office well in advance of the renewal to assure that the renewal notice will reach the firm. Persons completing renewal applications on behalf of firms will be asked about any change in

  • CPA/PA in charge of the firm
  • Mailing or location address
  • Principals working regularly in Delaware

How to Renew an Expired Permit

When a permit expires, you are not allowed to practice in Delaware. You may renew the permit for a period of one year after the expiration date by submitting a renewal application online and paying a late fee.

If your permit has been expired for more than one year, you must reapply.


Last Updated: Monday, 15-Mar-2010 11:15:17 EDT
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