Board of Public Accountancy
Accountancy License Types
- Accountant
- Permit to Practice
- Firm Permit to Practice
Applicant and Licensee Information
Application and Licensing Information
Renewal Information
(Renew by December 31 of every odd-numbered year)
(Renew by December 31 of every odd-numbered year)
- All Licenses regardless of issuance date, are subject to renewal by December 31 of every odd-numbered year.
| On-time renewals for the licensing period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 |
| Renew Online: https://mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/ |
| Renewals Accepted: November 3, 2025 to December 31, 2025 |
| Postcard Mailout: October 31, 2025 |
| Renew By License Expiration Date: December 31, 2025 |
Licenses not renewed by license expiration date are unlicensed and may not practice.
| On-Time Cost to Renew |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – $152.00 |
| Permit to Practice for CPA (sole, partner, principal) - $155.00 |
| Permit to Practice for CPA (staff member) - $63.00 |
| Firm Permit to Practice (FPTP) (entity) – $230.00 |
| Firm Permit to Practice (FPTP) (sole) – $64.00 |
Restoration Information
(Expired and forfeited licenses)
(Expired and forfeited licenses)
| (CPA, FPTP) Forfeited licenses may be restored subject to meeting restoration requirements. (Must restore by hardcopy only) |
| Cost to Restore (late renewal) |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – $204.00 |
| Permit to Practice for CPA (sole, partner, principal) - $155.00 |
| Permit to Practice for CPA (staff member) - $63.00 |
| Firm Permit to Practice (FPTP) (entity) – $360.00 |
| Firm Permit to Practice (FPTP) (sole) – $128.00 |
Continuing Professional Education Information
Regulating Body