Florida DBA (Doing Business As) Guide (2026)
In Florida, fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Florida Division of Corporations at sunbiz.org - NOT the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The filing fee is $50.
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The one thing to knowFictitious names are filed through Sunbiz, not the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The process
- Go to Sunbiz
Fictitious name registrations are handled through Sunbiz, the Florida Division of Corporations.
- Register your fictitious name
File the fictitious name (DBA) registration online at sunbiz.org.
- Pay the fee
The filing fee is $50.
DBA filing by county — all 67 Florida counties
Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed statewide through the Florida Division of Corporations at sunbiz.org, not by county offices.
| County | Where to file |
|---|---|
| Alachua County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Baker County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Bay County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Bradford County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Brevard County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Broward County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Calhoun County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Charlotte County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Citrus County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Clay County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Collier County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Columbia County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| DeSoto County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Dixie County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Duval County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Escambia County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Flagler County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Franklin County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Gadsden County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Gilchrist County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Glades County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Gulf County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Hamilton County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Hardee County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Hendry County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Hernando County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Highlands County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Hillsborough County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Holmes County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Indian River County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Jackson County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Jefferson County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Lafayette County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Lake County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Lee County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Leon County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Levy County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Liberty County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Madison County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Manatee County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Marion County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Martin County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Miami-Dade County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Monroe County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Nassau County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Okaloosa County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Okeechobee County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Orange County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Osceola County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Palm Beach County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Pasco County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Pinellas County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Polk County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Putnam County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Santa Rosa County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Sarasota County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Seminole County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| St. Johns County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| St. Lucie County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Sumter County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Suwannee County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Taylor County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Union County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Volusia County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Wakulla County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Walton County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
| Washington County | Filed with the Florida Division of Corporations (sunbiz.org), not the county |
What to bring
- Your fictitious (DBA) business name
- $50 filing fee
- Business owner details
- Access to sunbiz.org
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Florida fictitious name registration?
The filing fee is $50.
Where do I file?
Fictitious name (DBA) registrations are filed with the Florida Division of Corporations at sunbiz.org.
Can I file at the Clerk of the Circuit Court?
No. Fictitious name registrations are handled through Sunbiz, not the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
What is a DBA called in Florida?
In Florida a DBA is called a fictitious name.