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2Instructions for Completing Application for Registration of Fictitious Name
Line 1: Enter the name as you wish it to be registered. A fictitious name may not contain the words
Section 1:
“Corporation” or “Incorporated,” or the abbreviations “Corp.” or “Inc.,” unless the person or business
for which the name is registered is incorporated or has obtained a certificate of authority to transact
business in this state pursuant to chapter 607 or chapter 617 Florida Statutes. Corporations are not
required to file under their exact corporate name.
Line 2: Enter the mailing address of the business. This address does not have to be the principal
place of business and can be directed to anyone’s attention. DO NOT USE AN ADDRESS THAT
IS NOT YET OCCUPIED. ALL FUTURE MAILINGS AND ANY CERTIFICATION REQUESTED ON
THIS REGISTRATION FORM WILL BE SENT TO THE ADDRESS IN SECTION 1. An address may
be changed at any future date with no charge by simply writing the Division.
Line 3: Enter the name of the county in Florida where the principal place of business of the fictitious
name is located. If there is more than one county, list all applicable counties or state “multiple”.
Line 4: Enter the Federal Employer Identification (FEI) number if known or if applicable. Please do
not enter your social security number.
Part A: Complete if the owner(s) of the fictitious name are individuals. The individual’s name and
Section 2:
address must be provided.
Part B: Complete if the owner(s) are not individuals. Examples are a corporation, limited partnership,
joint venture, general partnership, trusts, fictitious name, etc. Provide the name of the owner, their
address, their document number as registered with the Division of Corporations, and the Federal Em-
ployer Identification (FEI) number. An FEI number must be provided or the appropriate box must be
checked.
Owners listed in Part B must be registered with the Division of Corporations or provide documenta-
tion as to why they are not required to register. Examples would be Federally Chartered Corporations,
or Legislatively created entities.
Additional owners may be listed on an attached page as long as all of the information requested in
Part A or Part B is provided.
Signature of the owner is required. It is preferred that a daytime phone number be provided in order to
Section 3:
contact the applicant if there are any questions about the application.
TO CANCEL A REGISTRATION ON FILE: Provide fictitious name, date filed, and registration
Section 4:
number of the fictitious name to be cancelled. An owner's signature is required for cancellation.
TO CHANGE OWNERSHIP OF A REGISTRATION: Complete section 4 to cancel the original
registration. Complete sections 1 through 3 to re-register the fictitious name listing the new owner(s).
An owner’s signature is required in both sections 3 and 4.
TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A REGISTRATION: Complete section 4 to cancel the original
registration. Complete sections 1 through 3 to re-register the new fictitious name. An owner’s
signature is required in both sections 3 and 4.
An acknowledgement letter will be mailed when the fictitious name registration has been filed. The acknowledgement
letter and any certification requested will be mailed to the address provided in Section 1. For Cancellations Only:
please provide a mailing address on an attachment, if the address on our records is no longer valid. To request a
certificate of status and/or certified copy, please check the appropriate box(es) and include the additional fee(s) ($10
for a certificate of status, $30 for a certified copy).
The registration and reregistration will be in effect until December 31 of the fifth year.
Courier Address
Division of Corporations
Send completed application with appropriate fees to:
Clifton Building
Fictitious Name Registration
2661 Executive Center Circle
Internet Address:
PO Box 1300
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1300
The fee for registering a fictitious name is $50. Please make a separate check for each filing payable to the Department
of State. Application must be typed or printed in ink and legible.
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CR4E001 (11/09)
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