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Confirm the name you want to use
Choose the business name you plan to use publicly and check that it is appropriate for your business before investing in signs, marketing, or printed materials.
Business Formation Services
Fictitious Name (DBA) Registration
Register your 'doing business as' name with the Florida Division of Corporations — fast, accurate, and handled from start to finish.
What's Included
Fictitious name registration with the state
Newspaper publication coordination
Renewal reminders included
Ideal for sole proprietors & partnerships
Fast turnaround on standard filings
Before you register a Florida DBA
A fictitious name registration lets you operate under a name that differs from your legal name or entity name. Preparing the basics first helps keep the filing moving.
Identify the legal owner
Have the legal name and address of the individual or business entity that will own and use the fictitious name ready for the application.
Plan for publication
Florida generally requires notice of intent to register a fictitious name to be published in a newspaper in the county of the principal place of business before filing.
Keep renewal on your calendar
Florida fictitious name registrations are valid for five years. Save your registration details and plan ahead for renewal if you will continue using the name.
Register Your Fictitious Name
Provide the information needed to begin your Florida DBA registration.
Standard Filing Timeline
Fictitious name registrations are typically processed within 3–5 business days after submission. We'll keep you updated throughout the process.
Electronic Document Submission & Mail-In
Choose the submission method that works best for you.
Send your supporting documents securely online and we’ll confirm receipt.
1
Prepare documents
Gather any supporting documents related to your registration.
2
Submit securely
Send documents electronically and include your contact information.
3
Receive updates
We review your submission and keep you informed.
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PDF, Word documents, or images accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to register your DBA?
Let Century Document Services handle your Florida fictitious name registration from start to finish.