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We’re thrilled to announce that on May 1, 2026, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) will continue transitioning from one-year licenses to two-year licenses! This change is designed to ease the burden of annual renewals, giving you more time to focus on what matters most — your profession.
Here’s what you need to know about the transition:
Fee Adjustments: Beginning with the issuance of a two-year license renewal, fees will be adjusted to align with the extended renewal period.
Implementation: For current license holders, implementation of biennial renewals will be staggered, based on whether your birth year is odd or even. See the table below for additional details:
2026 Renewal Window:
| Even Year DOB | Odd Year DOB | ||
| Renewal Date | Fees | Renewal Date | Fees |
| Licenses will expire June 30, 2028. | Renewals are $240 for a two-year license. | Licenses will expire June 30, 2027. | 2026 Renewals are $120 for a one-year license. |
| 2028 Renewal will expire June 30, 2030. | 2027 Renewals will expire June 30, 2029. | 2027 Renewals are $240 for a two-year license. | |
CPE Requirements: Requirements have not changed. Each year, licensees must meet all CPE requirements by December 31st, and report CPE or request an extension by January 31st.
Exclusions: Firm registration renewals will not be impacted by this change.
We understand that this process isn’t as simple as flipping a switch, but we’re confident this change will make things easier for you in the long run. Thank you for your continued flexibility as we implement more streamlined processes intended to support you, our professionals.
To help you familiarize yourself with the changes, we have gathered some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for you below.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Why is this change happening?
- The transition to 2-year licenses is designed to reduce the administrative burden of annual renewals for licensees while improving efficiency. This change gives you more time to focus on your profession instead of renewing your license every year.
- Why is my renewal dependent on the year I was born?
- To ensure a smooth transition, DOPL is phasing in the new renewal cycle based on birth year. This method evenly distributes renewals over two years while ensuring steady cash flow for the boards. This allows DOPL to ensure that your license renewals and fees are handled with the utmost care.
- How are my Continuing Professional Education credits changing?
- Requirements have not changed. Each year, licensees must meet all CPE requirements by December 31st, and report CPE or request an extension by January 31st.
- How are my fees changing?
- Once you move to a 2-year renewal cycle, your licensing fee will double to reflect the extended renewal period. This means you will pay for two years upfront, but you will only need to renew every other year.
- Will I still be able to renew early?
- You will still be able to renew beginning May 1st of your expiration year.
- What if I cannot afford to pay for a two-year renewal right now?
- Please contact DOPL at (208) 334-3233 for other options.
- Are firms also moving to a two-year registration renewal?
- Due to current statutory requirements, firm registration renewals will not be changing at this time.
For more details, visit the DOPL Website.
Thank you for your hard work and continued dedication.
Terrific news, in response to significant health, economic, education, and travel disruptions resulting in CPA Examination candidate hardships – coupled with anticipated negative impacts associated with the launch of a new Uniform CPA Exam on Jan. 1, 2024, the Idaho State Board of Accountancy at its’ October 19, 2023 meeting voted to consider individual candidate requests to extend credit periods through June 30, 2025, for CPA Examination credits with credit expiration from January 30, 2020 through December 31, 2023, which have not been subsequently replaced by new credits for the same section(s).
The Board is continuing to work with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) to develop communication with those impacted by the decision. Communications will come via email to those addresses on file with the Idaho State Board of Accountancy. This piece of communication will contain a one-page form to apply. These extensions will not be automatic, a candidate must apply to participate.
As the Idaho Board receives more information with its partner, NASBA, it will be posted on the ISBA website. The Board thanks you for your patience as it works through the process to make this as stress free as possible for the candidate.
Stay tuned for more details to follow.