Florida Fictitious Name Registration

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To file a fictitious name registration:

  1. The name you register must be advertised at least once in a newspaper that is located within the county where your principal place of business is located (Chapter 50, Florida Statutes). However, proof of advertisement is not required. You, the applicant, certify the name has been advertised when you sign the application.
  2. Review the instructions for filing a fictitious name registration.
  3. Gather all information required to complete the form.
  4. Have a valid form of payment.

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Answers to common questions about e-filing a Florida Fictitious Name Registration are listed below.

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What is a fictitious name?

A fictitious name (also known as a“doing business as” or “dba”) is:

Why is registration required?

The Fictitious Name Act (s.865.09, F.S.) requires any person (which, by definition, includes an individual, as well as a business entity) to register their “fictitious name” or “dba” name with the Florida Department of State prior to conducting business in Florida.

Registration of a fictitious name under the Fictitious Name Act allows:

What are my payment options to register a fictitious name?