The 2025 enrollment renewal application period for Enrolled Agents is now open through Jan. 31. EAs must renew their status during this time if their Social Security number ends in 0, 1, 2 or 3.
Renewal applications and payment of the $140 non-refundable renewal fee can be made online through
To renew, EAs must have an active PTIN and each year must complete at least 16 hours of continuing education that must include two hours of ethics; renewal applicants must complete a total of 72 hours of CE during the three-year enrollment cycle. EAs renewing for the first time must complete two hours of CE for each month of enrollment, including two hours of ethics each year. Applications will not be processed for those lacking the required number of CE hours. (Applicants can verify CE hours by logging into their
Applicants must complete the CE table in Part 1 of Form 8554; all credits will be verified at the point of renewal. If CE hours can't be verified, the application will be delayed.
EAs should allow 90 days for processing before calling (855) 472-5540 to check on the status of an application.
Enrollments that aren't renewed expire on March 31, 2025.
