The Details
What you need
- For instructions on how to create your eLIPSE platform account, visit the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides page.
- If you need to change your address, visit the Duplicate license/change of address/change of name requests: Public Accountancy page.
- For more information on license renewal visit the FAQs page.
Fees
License Renewal Fees are shown by Type Class. Licenses need to be renewed every two years and are due by June 30th on both ODD and EVEN years.
Late renewal fee is in addition to renewal fee if renewal is received beyond license expiration date.
All fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
| Name | Fee | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Public Accountant | $161 | each |
| CPA Corporation: C | $324 | each |
| CPA Partnership: P | $324 | each |
| Business Corporation: BC | $324 | each |
| CPA Limited Liability Company: LC | $324 | each |
| CPA Limited Liability Partnership: LP | $324 | each |
| Late renewal fee | $57 | each |
How to renew
- Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE portal.
- You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform, including a DOL CORI form. Once submitted, you will be notified of any required next steps.
- Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
- For instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides.
Incomplete applications will be held open for 180 days from the date of application receipt to allow applicants to provide the missing information or documentation. After 180 days, the incomplete application will be considered abandoned, and applicants will need to submit a new application and payment.
You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process.
You may visit our Welcome Center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device.
To apply by mail or email, or if you need reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the board for next steps via the email or phone number below.