Request for Inactive Status

Individual NC CPAs may request inactive status of their individual NC CPA license by completing & submitting this form. CPA firms must contact the Licensing Staff for information on canceling their firm registration.

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No annual license renewal, fee, CPE, or return of CPA certificate required.

Your Name*
First Middle Last Suffix
NC CPA Certificate Number*
Mailing Address*
Street Address or PO Box Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Daytime Phone Number*
Is this a change of address? (mailing address, phone number, or email address)*
- Yes
- No
Email Address*
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Would you like to continue receiving the Board's newsletter (Activity Review) by email?*
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I desire to be classified as inactive. I have read the rules of the Board found in 21 NCAC 08A .0301(b)(20), 08A .0308, and 08J .0105, and understand that under North Carolina Accountancy Statutes and Rules, I cannot use the title Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or allow anyone to refer to me as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in North Carolina or as an inactive CPA. I will not assume or use, in writing or orally, directly or indirectly, or through third parties, “any words, letters, abbreviations, symbols or other means of identification” to identify myself as a licensed CPA or an inactive CPA. Such representation includes, but is not limited to, “…the use of titles or legends on letterheads, reports, business cards, brochures, resumes, office signs, telephone directories, websites, the Internet, or any other advertisements, news articles, publications, listings, tax return signatures, signatures on experience or character affidavits for exam or certificate applicants, displayed membership in CPA associations, displayed CPA licenses from this or any other jurisdiction, and displayed certificates or licenses from other organizations which have the designation “CPA” or “Certified Public Accountant” by [my] name.” An individual who is licensed as a CPA in another US jurisdiction and who does not reside in North Carolina and does not have an office in North Carolina may request inactive status of their North Carolina CPA certificate and exercise their practice privilege in North Carolina under NCGS 93-10.
Verification*
- I affirm that I will not identify myself as a North Carolina CPA nor will I allow anyone else to refer to me as a North Carolina CPA in any manner as specified in 21 NCAC 08A .0308(a) and (b) as long as I am on inactive status. I affirm that the information shown above is true and correct.
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Note:
Inactive status is effective upon submission of this form. Allow 10 business days for your license status to update in the Board’s database.
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