Fictitious Name Renewal Instructions

Note: Due to law change effective July 1, 2017, a fictitious name registration may not be renewed if the registered name contains a business entity suffix or indicator (i.e. Corporation, Incorporated, Limited Liability Company, Limited Partnership, Professional Association, Corp., L.L.C., L.P., P.A., etc.) unless at least one registrant is a business entity of the same type duly incorporated, organized, formed, or otherwise authorized to transact business in this state.

If registered fictitious name contains a business entity suffix or indicator, unless a business entity of the same type duly incorporated, organized, formed or otherwise authorized to transact business in this state is added as an owner, a cancellation and reregistration will need to be filed. The fee to file this document is $50.00.

Required Filing Fee: $50

Registration Number

The 12-digit identification number the Division of Corporations assigned to the registered name.

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)

The 9-digit number the Internal Revenue Service assigned to the business for federal tax identification purposes.

• Enter your FEIN in the space provided (optional). Do not enter a Social Security Number.
• Contact the IRS at 1.800.829.4933 for additional information.

Certificate of Status (Optional)

• You may request one certificate of status when you renew online.
• This item is not required.
• A certificate of status certifies the fictitious name registration is active, provides the dates the name was registered and renewed, and includes the registration’s new expiration date.
• Check the box to request a certificate of status.
• Delivery: Emailed to the email address you provide.
• Fee: $10.00

Certified Copy (Optional)

• You may request one certified copy of the renewal application when you renew online.
• This item is not required.
• A certified copy will certify the document is a true and correct copy of the application and include the date it was filed.
• The certified copy will be sent as an attachment in an email.
• Check the box to request a certified copy.
• Delivery: Emailed to you as an attachment at the email address you provide.
• Fee: $30.00

Email Address

• A valid email address is required.
• Your filing confirmation, certification (if requested), and future email communications will be sent to this address.

Mailing Address

• A mailing address is required.
• Include the street address, city, state, zip code, and county of the principal place of business.

Owners

List the owners and verify their information.

• An owner can be an individual or a business entity.
• List each individual and business entity separately.
• You can only list up to 5 owners on the renewal application.
• Call 850.245.6058 for special instructions if you have more than 5 owners.

If an owner is an individual:

• List each name as Last Name, First Name, Middle Name.
• Enter or verify the mailing address for each individual listed.

If an owner is a business entity (e.g., corporation, limited partnership, limited liability company):

• List each business entity’s name as it is filed with the Division of Corporations.
• Enter or verify the mailing address for each entity listed.
• Enter or verify the document number assigned by the Division of Corporations for each entity listed.
• Enter or verify the FEIN for each business entity.
  • Listed Above: the FEIN was entered previously.
  • Applied For: no number is present, but you did apply for a FEIN.
  • Not Applicable: the IRS has determined a FEIN is not required.

  Electronic Signature

  • One owner must sign the renewal.
    • If the owner is a business entity,an authorized individual can sign on behalf of the business.
    • Example: John Doe, President

    Manage/Change with E-Filing

    • File Annual Report
    • File Reinstatement
    • Fictitious Name Renewal
      • Fictitious Name Renewal Instructions
      • Search Fictitious Name Records