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North Dakota CPA
license lookup & renewal.

Find the North Dakota CPA license search, check a credential, and find renewal and out-of-state application resources.

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Look up. Verify. Renew.

01 / Public record

Look up a license

Match the name or license number. Check status, expiration, and any restrictions shown.

North Dakota CPA verification Covers: Public registry for individual CPAs and firms.
02 / Official confirmation

Verify a credential

A public search may be enough for a status check. Another board or employer may require a verification sent directly by the issuer.

Check verification instructions Confirm the recipient’s required format and any fee.
03 / Keep it current

Renew your license

Confirm your due date, complete the required education, and submit to the licensing authority.

North Dakota CPA renewal instructions Covers: Complete all applicable Certemy steps and board approval.

Renewal at a glance

CredentialCPA / accounting firm
Renewal cycleRenewal is annual and due by June 30. A $100 late fee begins July 1; failure to renew by July 31 leads to involuntary relinquishment and reinstatement requirements. [source 1] [source 2]
Renewal feeIndividual license renewal is $85 from April 15 through June 30, or $185 during July. The board requires reinstatement after involuntary relinquishment; firm permits have a separate fee. [source]
Renewal applicationNorth Dakota CPA renewal instructions

Fees can differ for active, inactive, late, and reinstatement applications. Your official license record controls your deadline.

Official sources & licensing authorities

Select an individual CPA or firm permit as appropriate. Passing the CPA examination is different from holding a current license.

Source review dates · 4 sources

Dates show when we retrieved the source pages. They do not certify a person’s license, guarantee a portal is online, or establish that every renewal rule was reviewed.

  1. Boards of Accountancy - NASBA Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
  2. CPA Registry | State Board of Accountancy, North Dakota Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
  3. Certemy Renewal Instructions and Login Link | State Board of Accountancy, North Dakota Retrieved Oct 13, 2026
  4. CPA Renewal FAQ | State Board of Accountancy, North Dakota Retrieved Oct 13, 2026

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