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    Florida Registered Agent

    Florida requires a registered agent at a physical FL street address who can accept lawsuits and state mail during business hours. We serve as that agent and upload scans to your dashboard, usually the same day.

    FL registered agent

    $149/yr

    Billed annually · no state filing fee required

    • Physical Florida street address
    • Same-day scan of legal & state mail
    • Email alerts + online document portal
    Get a FL registered agent

    What your registered agent does in Florida

    Your registered agent is the official in-state contact for lawsuits and Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) mail. Here is what they handle:

    1. 1

      Accepts lawsuits in Florida

      • Lawsuits are delivered in person to the agent's FL address on file with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).
      • They do not go to your home.
    2. 2

      Receives Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) mail

      • Annual report reminders and tax notices go to the agent's office.
      • We forward everything to you digitally the same day.
    3. 3

      Stays available year-round

      • Florida requires someone at the address during business hours all year.
      • A commercial service covers travel, moves, and remote work.

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    Form your Florida LLC or corporation first, and we'll set up your registered agent at the same time.

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    Who needs a registered agent in Florida?

    A registered agent is the in-state contact that accepts lawsuits and Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) mail for your company. You need one if you have:

    • An LLC or corporation formed in Florida
    • An out-of-state entity foreign-qualified to do business in Florida
    • Licensed practices (PLLC or PC) — doctors, lawyers, CPAs, and similar professions

    List the agent when you file. If your current agent is missing or invalid, file a change-of-agent with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).

    Can I be my own agent in Florida?

    Yes — if you have a physical Florida street address and are there during business hours. Most founders still use a commercial service:

    • Agent line. The registered agent street address on the SOS record is the service's address, not your home listed as agent. Other form fields may still ask for addresses that become public.
    • No missed mail. If you are not there when a process server arrives, you can lose by default.
    • You can move or travel. A commercial FL office stays the same when you relocate.

    PO boxes and most virtual offices do not qualify. Someone must accept legal papers in person during business hours.

    How to get a registered agent in Florida

    Appoint ClearFormation on a new formation filing, or switch an existing FL entity. We provide a physical street address, accept legal and state mail, and upload documents to your dashboard the same day.

    1. 1

      Appoint ClearFormation as your FL agent

      • New companies: include us on your Articles of Organization or Incorporation.
      • Existing entities: we prepare the change-of-agent filing with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), including written consent.
    2. 2

      Legal and state mail arrives at our office

      Process servers and Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) correspondence are accepted in person during business hours at our staffed Florida address.

    3. 3

      We scan and alert you the same day

      You get an email when service of process or official state mail arrives — with a PDF in your ClearFormation account.

    4. 4

      Coverage stays active year-round

      • Your agent must stay on file for the life of the entity.
      • ClearFormation keeps the FL appointment active when you move or travel.

    Forming new? Agent service is included when you form an LLC in Florida or incorporate in Florida.

    How to change your agent in Florida

    Already have a Florida entity? File a change-of-agent form with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz). The new appointee must consent in writing. The state charges a small filing fee.

    1. 1

      Pick your new in-state agent

      • Confirm they have a physical FL street address and accept the role.
      • ClearFormation provides this in Florida.
    2. 2

      Gather entity details for the filing

      You need your entity name, Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) file number, current agent, and the new agent's name and FL address.

    3. 3

      File the change-of-agent form

      • Submit the form to the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) with the state fee.
      • We prepare and file it, including written consent from the new agent.
    4. 4

      Notify your prior agent

      Cancel any outside service so you are not double-billed.

    Change your FL registered agent

    We prepare the change-of-agent filing with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)

    Change your FL agent

    Florida agent FAQs

    Also for Florida founders: Form an LLC in Florida · Form a corporation in Florida

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    Stay compliant in Florida without listing your home on public records.

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