Florida DBA (Doing Business As) Guide (2026)

Fees and rules for all 67 Florida counties · Updated 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

  1. Go to Sunbiz

    Fictitious name registrations are handled through Sunbiz, the Florida Division of Corporations.

  2. Register your fictitious name

    File the fictitious name (DBA) registration online at sunbiz.org.

  3. 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.

CountyWhere to file
Alachua CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Baker CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Bay CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Bradford CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Brevard CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Broward CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Calhoun CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Charlotte CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Citrus CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Clay CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Collier CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Columbia CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
DeSoto CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Dixie CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Duval CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Escambia CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Flagler CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Franklin CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Gadsden CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Gilchrist CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Glades CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Gulf CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Hamilton CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Hardee CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Hendry CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Hernando CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Highlands CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Hillsborough CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Holmes CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Indian River CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Jackson CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Jefferson CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Lafayette CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Lake CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Lee CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Leon CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Levy CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Liberty CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Madison CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Manatee CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Marion CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Martin CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Miami-Dade CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Monroe CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Nassau CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Okaloosa CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Okeechobee CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Orange CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Osceola CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Palm Beach CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Pasco CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Pinellas CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Polk CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Putnam CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Santa Rosa CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Sarasota CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Seminole CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
St. Johns CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
St. Lucie CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Sumter CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Suwannee CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Taylor CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Union CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Volusia CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Wakulla CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Walton CountyFiled with the state (not the county)
Washington CountyFiled with the state (not the county)

What to bring

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.