Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations (Sunbiz.org)
Find fictitious business name (FBN / DBA) filing and renewal instructions. Business licenses are a separate service. State business formation, maintenance and records; local permits are separate.[12]
Source checked October 28, 2026[11]dos.fl.gov
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- Services
- 2 official links across 2 topics
- Fees
- 7 reviewed fee items
- Forms
- 5 forms or documents
- Contacts
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Online services & information
Use the links below for official services and provider information. Check each service’s instructions and service area.
Register a business name (DBA / FBN)
Register a business name (DBA / FBN): other Florida providers →Registration of Fictitious Name $50.00 Certified Copy of Fictitious Name Registration $30.00 Certificate of Status for Fictitious Name Registration $10.00
Form or register a business
Form or register a business: other Florida providers →Online Filing: Profit Articles of Incorporation, Non-Profit Articles of Incorporation
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Registration of Fictitious Name (DBA) | $50.00per registration | Registration of Fictitious Name $50.00[2] |
| Certified Copy of Fictitious Name Registration | $30.00per certified copy | Certified Copy of Fictitious Name Registration $30.00[2] |
| Certificate of Status for Fictitious Name Registration | $10.00per certificate | Certificate of Status for Fictitious Name Registration $10.00[2] |
| New Florida/Foreign LLC Filing Total | $125.00per filing | New Florida/Foreign LLC Filing Fee (Required) $ 100.00 Registered Agent Fee (Required) $ 25.00 Total Fee For New Florida/Foreign LLC $ 125.00[5] |
| Florida LLC Annual Report (& Supplemental Fee) | $138.75per annual report | Annual Report (& Supplemental Fee) $ 138.75[6] |
| Florida LLC Annual Report (Received after May 1) | $538.75per late annual report | Annual Report (Received after May 1) $ 538.75[6] |
| Profit or Non-Profit Corporation Filing Fee | $35.00per filing | PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT Filing Fees $ 35.00 Registered Agent Designation $ 35.00[7] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
- Form CR4E001 — Application for Registration of Fictitious Name (opens in a new tab)PDF[3]
- Form CR4E003 — Application for Renewal of Fictitious Name (opens in a new tab)PDF[4]
- Form CR2E047 — Articles of Organization for Florida Limited Liability Company (opens in a new tab)PDF[8]
- Form CR2E010 — Articles of Incorporation for Florida Profit Corporation (opens in a new tab)PDF[9]
- Form CR2E006 — Articles of Incorporation for Florida Non-Profit Corporation (opens in a new tab)PDF[10]
Sources & last checked11 source pages · 12 citations
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- [1] Statutes & Constitution
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Online Sunshine (opens in a new tab)
The Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine) · F.S. s. 865.09(3) Fictitious Name Act statewide registration with Division of Corporations
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
A person may not engage in business under a fictitious name unless the person first registers the name with the division by filing a registration listing:1. The name to be registered. 2. The mailing address of the business. 3. The name and address of each registrant. 4. If the registrant is a business entity that was required to file incorporation or similar documents with its state of organ
- [2] Florida Fictitious Name Registration - Division of Corporations - Florida Department of State (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations · Sunbiz Fictitious Name Registration fee schedule
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Registration of Fictitious Name $50.00 Certified Copy of Fictitious Name Registration $30.00 Certificate of Status for Fictitious Name Registration $10.00
- [3] fl-dos-form-cr4e001 (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations · Form CR4E001 Application for Registration of Fictitious Name, page 1
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAME Note: Acknowledgements/certificates will be sent to the address in Section 1 only. 1. _____________________________________________ Fictitious Name to be
- [4] fl-dos-form-cr4e003 (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations · Form CR4E003 Application for Renewal of Fictitious Name, page 1
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF FICTITIOUS NAME REGISTRATION # 1. Name and Mailing Address
- [5] LLC Fees - Division of Corporations - Florida Department of State (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations · Sunbiz Limited Liability Company formation fee schedule
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
New Florida/Foreign LLC Filing Fee (Required) $ 100.00 Registered Agent Fee (Required) $ 25.00 Total Fee For New Florida/Foreign LLC $ 125.00
- [6] LLC Fees - Division of Corporations - Florida Department of State (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations · Sunbiz Limited Liability Company annual report fee schedule
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Annual Report (& Supplemental Fee) $ 138.75 Annual Report (Received after May 1) $ 538.75
- [7] Corporate Fees - Division of Corporations - Florida Department of State (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations · Sunbiz Profit and Non-Profit Corporation formation fee schedule
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
PROFIT AND NON-PROFIT Filing Fees $ 35.00 Registered Agent Designation $ 35.00
- [8] fl-dos-form-cr2e047 (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations · Form CR2E047 Articles of Organization for Florida LLC, page 1
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Articles of Organization must be in English and must be typewritten or printed legibly.
- [9] fl-dos-form-cr2e010 (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations · Form CR2E010 Articles of Incorporation for Florida Profit Corporation, page 1
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
articles of incorporation pursuant to Chapter 607 and 621 Florida Statutes (F.S.).
- [10] fl-dos-form-cr2e006 (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations · Form CR2E006 Articles of Incorporation for Florida Non-Profit Corporation, page 1
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
The following are instructions, a cover letter and sample articles of incorporation pursuant to Chapter 617, Florida Statutes (F.S.)
- [11] Division of Corporations - Florida Department of State (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations · Division of Corporations Sunbiz.org homepage banner
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
The Division of Corporations is the State of Florida's official business entity index and commercial activity website.
- [12] Start a Business - Division of Corporations - Florida Department of State (opens in a new tab)
Florida Department of State — Division of Corporations · Sunbiz Start a Business Online Filing section
Source reviewed October 28, 2026View supporting excerpt
Online Filing: Profit Articles of Incorporation, Non-Profit Articles of Incorporation