Florida registered agent
Florida registered agent requirements
Who must appoint a registered agent in Florida, which office keeps the record, how to change agents, and what reliable coverage costs.
Direct answer
Does Florida require a registered agent?
Every corporation, LLC, or other registered entity formed or qualified in Florida must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) keeps the agent of record under Fla. Stat. § 607.0501 (corporations).
Last verified July 29, 2026
The Florida requirement
Every corporation, LLC, limited partnership, or other registered entity formed or qualified to do business in Florida must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. The agent has to be available during business hours to accept service of process, tax notices, and official correspondence. A lapse can mean missed lawsuits, penalties, loss of good standing, or administrative dissolution.
- Filing office
- Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)
- Statute
- Fla. Stat. § 607.0501 (corporations)
- Cornerstone Licensing service fee
- $99 per year (renews at $149)
Changing your registered agent in Florida
File a statement of change of registered agent online through Sunbiz, or make the change on the entity's annual report.
Florida registered agent FAQ
- Does Florida require a registered agent?
- Yes. Every corporation, LLC, or other registered entity formed or qualified in Florida must continuously maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in the state. A lapse can lead to penalties, loss of good standing, or administrative dissolution.
- Who keeps the registered agent records in Florida?
- Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) maintains the registered agent of record for each entity. The requirement comes from Fla. Stat. § 607.0501 (corporations).
- How do I change my registered agent in Florida?
- File a statement of change of registered agent online through Sunbiz, or make the change on the entity's annual report.
- What does registered agent service cost in Florida?
- Cornerstone Licensing provides Florida registered agent service for $99 per year, with renewals at $149 per year. Same-day document scanning and forwarding is included; there are no per-document charges.
- Can I be my own registered agent in Florida?
- An individual with a physical street address in the state who is available during business hours can generally serve. The entity itself cannot act as its own registered agent, and a P.O. box does not satisfy the street-address requirement.