Licensee / Applicant Services

Accountants

For information about Public Accounting Firm registrations, visit this web page.

Laws, Rules, Policies	Licensing Information	Other Services
Accountants Practice Act (CRS 12-2-101)	Licensing Requirements	Automated License Verification
Board Rules	Application for Original Licensure	Change Your Address
Board Policies	Application to Reinstate an Expired Certificate	Change Your Name
	Application to Change Status from Active to Inactive	Request a Duplicate License
Other Resources	Application to Reactivate an Inactive or Retired Certificate	Request a Wall Certificate
Continuing Professional Education Requirements	Application for Retired Status	Request a Verification of your Colorado License
Exam Information	Certificate of Experience Form (license expired six or more years)	Download a List of Licensed Professionals
Exam Review Course Providers	Foreign Applicants
Wall Certificates	Affidavit of Eligibility (must be completed by all applicants)
Frequently Asked Questions	SSN Affidavit (foreign applicants not physically present in the U.S. or non-immigrants in the United States on student visas)


License Renewal Information. All Certified Public Accountant licenses expire on May 31 of even-numbered years. Renewal forms are mailed to the last known address on file approximately six (6) weeks prior to the expiration date.

Definitions:

Original Licensure. You are applying for an original Colorado CPA license either by examination, endorsement (reciprocity), or by transfer of grades. Applicants must apply through the NASBA website.
Renew. You currently hold a Colorado license and are in a renewal period.
Reinstate. Your Colorado license has lapsed or expired and you wish to reinstate the license.
(For purposes of licensure status, the terms "lapsed" and "expired" have the same meaning.)
Change Status. You hold an active Colorado license and wish to change the status to inactive.
Reactivate. You hold an inactive Colorado license and wish to have it returned to active status.
Retired Status. You are applying to maintain your Colorado license in a retired status. You must comply with Accountancy Board Rule 5.5.

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