Florida Fictitious Name Registration & Renewal
Business entities that plan to use a name other than their legal business name may need to register an assumed name. Assumed name registration can take place at the state, local, or state and local levels of government. State specific registration information is available below.
Initial Application for Registration
| Agency: | Florida Department of State - Division of Corporations |
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 (There is an additional $30 fee for a certified copy of fictitious name registration and an additional $10 fee for a certificate of status) |
| Turnaround: | 2-3 business days online or 3-5 business days by mail. |
| Is registration mandatory?: | Business entities operating under a name other than their legal name must file a fictitious name registration. |
| Law: | Florida Statutes § 865.09 |
| County Level Filing: | Filing is not required at the county level. |
| Does registration prevent others from using the name I choose?: | Fictitious name registration serves only to inform the public and does not prevent another organization from using the same name. |
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Renewal Filing
| Agency: | Florida Department of State - Division of Corporations |
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| Filing Method: | Mail or online. |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Turnaround: | 2-3 business days online or 3-5 business days by mail. |
| Due: | By December 31 of the fifth year of registration and every 5 years thereafter. |
