Find Florida LLC & Corporation Records
This guide helps you search Florida business records through Sunbiz, the Florida Division of Corporations search system, without wasting time on confusing third-party lookup pages.
Use it to find an LLC, corporation, limited partnership, trademark, registered agent, officer, FEI/EIN result, document number, certificate path, certified copy option, and official contact details.
Fast answer: Use the official Sunbiz “Search by Entity Name” page to look up Florida corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and trademarks. The same Sunbiz search area also provides options for officer/registered agent, registered agent name, trademark, FEI/EIN, document number, zip code, and street address.
Best practical workflow: search the business name broadly → open the matching record → confirm entity type and status → copy the document number → review officer/registered agent details → order Certificate of Status or Certified Copy only if required.
Important difference: Sunbiz records mainly show Florida Division of Corporations filing information. They do not automatically prove licensing, tax compliance, insurance, professional approval, or business trustworthiness.
I Want To… Pick the Correct Sunbiz Page
Florida has separate Sunbiz paths for entity names, document numbers, officers, registered agents, certificates, copies, annual reports, and filings. Start with the exact job.
Find an LLC or corporation
Use entity name search when you know the business name or only part of the name.
Search nameUse document number
Use document number search when you already have the Florida document number from a notice, record, or filing.
Search document #Search officer or agent
Use this when you know a person, officer, manager, registered agent, or connected party but not the exact business name.
Search officer / agentOrder certificate
Use Certificate of Status when a bank, lender, vendor, agency, or contract asks for Florida status proof.
Certificate helpGet certified copy
Use certified copy instructions when you need a certified filing copy instead of a regular online record view.
Certified copyFile annual report
Use annual report filing to keep the Florida entity active and avoid late fees or administrative problems.
Annual reportStart a new Florida entity
Use the Sunbiz start-a-business and e-filing menu for new Florida LLCs, corporations, nonprofits, and partnerships.
Start businessContact Sunbiz
Use the correct phone number for corporations, LLCs, annual reports, certificates, copies, and internet support.
View contactFlorida Sunbiz Search Helper Before You Click
Tap the situation closest to your task. This avoids the most common Sunbiz mistake: using the wrong search option and missing the right record.
Choose your search situation
How to Search Florida Business Records on Sunbiz Step by Step
Use these steps while you search. The goal is not only to find a result, but to confirm the correct Florida entity record.
Open the official Sunbiz entity name search
Start with the official Florida Division of Corporations search page for corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and trademarks by name.
Open Sunbiz name search
Image description: this user-help visual reference should show the Florida Sunbiz search screen where users can search corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and trademarks by entity name. It is not a claim that this website is the official Florida state website.
Search the strongest part of the name
Start with the unique words. If the name is “Sunshine Coastal Holdings LLC,” try “Sunshine Coastal” before using the full legal name.
Open close matches
Do not stop at the first result. Open similar names, plural versions, abbreviations, old spelling, and records with different entity types.
Confirm entity type and status
Check whether it is an LLC, corporation, nonprofit, limited partnership, fictitious name, trademark, or another record type. Then review status carefully.
Copy the document number
The document number is the safest way to return to the exact record, order a certificate, check filings, or answer a bank/vendor request.
Review officers and registered agent
Sunbiz records can show officer/director/manager details and registered agent information. Use this to compare the record with contracts, invoices, or a company website.
Use paid services only when needed
Certificate of Status, certified copies, filings, reinstatement, and annual reports should come after you confirm the exact entity record.
How to Read a Florida Sunbiz Record Without Making a Wrong Assumption
A Sunbiz record can be very useful, but every field has a specific purpose. Do not treat one field as proof of everything.
Entity name
Match spelling, suffix, and similar names carefully. Similar Florida records may belong to unrelated businesses.
Document number
Save this number. It is useful for Certificate of Status, annual report, reinstatement, certified copy, and exact lookup tasks.
Entity type
LLC, corporation, nonprofit, limited partnership, fictitious name, and trademark records have different meanings.
Status
Status helps you understand whether a record appears active, inactive, dissolved, administratively dissolved, or otherwise changed.
Registered agent
The registered agent receives official legal notices. Agent information is not the same as a customer service address.
Principal address
Principal address and mailing address may not be a storefront, office, or customer-facing location.
Florida Document Number Search When You Need Exact Match
Document number search is the cleanest path when you already have a Florida document number from a Sunbiz notice, record page, bank request, or filing.
Use document number search when…
- You already found the entity once and saved the number.
- You need to order a Certificate of Status.
- You are filing an annual report or reinstatement.
- You are comparing a bank/vendor form with Sunbiz records.
- You want to avoid confusion from similar business names.
Document number mistakes
- Mixing letter O with number 0.
- Using an FEI/EIN in the document number box.
- Entering a partial document number.
- Copying from an unofficial website.
- Ignoring a “Record Not Found” result and ordering anyway.
Officer and Registered Agent Search Extra Paths Many Users Miss
If the business name search fails, use the person or agent behind the business as your next clue.
Officer / registered agent
Use this when you know a person, officer, manager, authorized representative, or registered agent linked to a Florida entity.
Search officer / agentRegistered agent name
Use this when you know the registered agent company or individual name and want to compare related entities.
Search agent nameFEI/EIN search
Use FEI/EIN search only when you already have the exact number. Do not use it as a general IRS verification tool.
Search FEI/EINCertificate of Status and Certified Copy After You Find the Entity
Search results are useful for quick checks. Certificates and certified copies are for banks, lenders, agencies, vendors, and official proof requests.
Certificate of Status
Use this when someone asks for proof of Florida entity status. Online ordering requires the document number and email address.
Order certificate helpCertified copy
Use certified copy instructions when a receiving party needs a certified filing copy, not just a printed Sunbiz page.
Certified copy helpPayment receipt
For online filings, keep the payment receipt and email confirmation because it can help locate or reconcile the filing.
Florida Annual Report Warning Dates, Late Fees and Dissolution Risk
Many Florida business owners search Sunbiz because they received an annual report notice, late fee warning, or reinstatement issue.
Before filing
Gather your document number, current business information, registered agent details, and valid payment method before starting.
Late fee
Florida annual reports filed after the May 1 deadline can trigger a $400 late fee for covered entity types.
Dissolution risk
Annual report and reinstatement deadlines matter. Ignoring notices can lead to administrative dissolution or inactive status.
Florida Sunbiz Fees Common Costs Users Ask About
Business entity search is free. Filings, reports, certificates, copies, reinstatements, and amendments may have official fees.
| Service or filing | Listed fee | Best for | Action / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbiz entity search | Free | Looking up Florida LLCs, corporations, limited partnerships, trademarks, officers, agents, document numbers, and addresses. | Search records |
| New Florida / Foreign LLC | $125.00 total listed | Filing a Florida or foreign LLC. | Includes $100 filing fee and $25 registered agent fee. |
| LLC Annual Report | $138.75 | Keeping a Florida LLC active each year. | Late fee can apply after May 1. |
| LLC Annual Report after May 1 | $538.75 | Late LLC annual report filing. | Includes late fee impact. |
| LLC Certificate of Status | $5.00 | Official LLC status proof. | Use document number after verifying the record. |
| LLC Certified Copy of Record | $30.00 | Certified LLC record copy. | Confirm document type before request. |
| Profit / Non-Profit filing total | $78.75 total listed | Corporation filing with optional certified copy included in listed total area. | Review corporate fee table for exact filing. |
| Profit Annual Report | $150.00 | Keeping a Florida profit corporation active. | Late fee applies after the deadline. |
| Profit Annual Report after May 1 | $550.00 | Late profit corporation annual report filing. | Do not wait until the final day. |
| Corporation Certificate of Status | $8.75 | Official corporation status proof. | Use correct document number. |
| Corporation Certified Copy | $8.75 listed | Certified corporation filing copy. | Mail and in-person fee rules may differ. |
Common Florida Sunbiz Search Problems and Fast Fixes
If you cannot find the right record, change the search method before assuming the business does not exist.
No results found
Remove LLC, Inc, Corp, punctuation, commas, and extra words. Search only the strongest unique phrase.
Too many results
Add one more unique word, compare entity type, check principal address, and use document number if available.
Document number issue
Use zero 0 carefully and avoid confusing it with letter O. Document number search requires the exact number.
Business changed people
Officer and registered agent records can change. Check the most recent annual report or filing details.
Need official proof
A printed Sunbiz page may not be enough. Use Certificate of Status or certified copy if a third party requires official proof.
Fake notice concern
Use the official Sunbiz hub and consumer notices if you receive suspicious corporate compliance, transparency, or renewal solicitations.
Florida Division of Corporations Phone, Address and Map
Use the correct Sunbiz contact path based on your filing issue. Include entity name and document number when asking about a specific record.
Main Sunbiz phone
Main line: 850.245.6000
Internet support: 850.245.6939
Certification & copy requests: 850.245.6053
Physical address
Florida Department of State
Division of Corporations
The Centre of Tallahassee
2415 N. Monroe Street, Suite 810
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Mailing address
Department of State
Division of Corporations
Section Name
P.O. Box 6327
Tallahassee, FL 32314
Official Florida Sunbiz Resources Use These After Reading
These links are official Florida Division of Corporations or Sunbiz pages connected to business entity search and filing tasks.
Search by entity name
Main Sunbiz lookup for Florida corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and trademarks by name.
Search nameSearch by document number
Exact-match lookup when you already have the Florida document number.
Search document #Officer / registered agent search
Search by a connected officer, agent, manager, or representative.
Search officer / agentCertificate of Status
Order official status proof after confirming the entity and document number.
Certificate helpCertified copy
Request certified filing copies when a receiving party will not accept a printed Sunbiz record.
Certified copyAnnual report
File annual reports and review deadline warnings before late fees apply.
Annual reportLLC fees
Review official Florida LLC annual report, filing, certificate, and amendment fees.
LLC feesCorporate fees
Review official corporation filing, annual report, certificate, copy, and reinstatement fees.
Corporate feesFlorida Business Entity Search FAQ
Is Florida business entity search free?
Yes. Searching Florida business records through Sunbiz is free. Fees apply for filings, annual reports, reinstatements, certificates, certified copies, and other paid services.
Where do I search for a Florida LLC or corporation?
Use the official Sunbiz Search by Entity Name page from the Florida Division of Corporations.
Can I search Sunbiz by document number?
Yes. Use Detail by Document Number when you already have the exact Florida document number from a filing, notice, or record.
Can I search Florida businesses by officer or registered agent?
Yes. Sunbiz provides officer/registered agent and registered agent name search options. These are helpful when the business name is unclear or changed.
What is a Florida Certificate of Status?
A Certificate of Status is official proof often requested by banks, vendors, lenders, agencies, or contracts to confirm a Florida entity’s status.
How do I order a Florida Certificate of Status?
Use the official Certificate of Status ordering page. You will need the Florida document number and an email address, and the certificate is emailed as a PDF after payment processes.
How much is a Florida LLC annual report?
The official LLC fee page lists the annual report fee at $138.75, and the annual report received after May 1 at $538.75.
How much is a Florida corporation annual report?
The official corporate fee page lists the profit corporation annual report at $150.00 and the profit annual report received after May 1 at $550.00.
Does a Sunbiz record prove a business is licensed or trustworthy?
No. A Sunbiz record mainly shows Division of Corporations filing information. Licenses, permits, taxes, insurance, professional approvals, complaints, and fraud concerns require separate checks.
Who do I call for Sunbiz help?
The main Division of Corporations phone number is 850.245.6000. Specific departments have separate numbers for annual reports, certifications, copies, internet support, and filings.
Final Practical Advice
For most users, the safest Florida business entity search workflow is: search the name broadly, open close matches, confirm entity type and status, copy the document number, review officer and registered agent details, then order certificates or certified copies only when required.
Best path: Sunbiz Name Search → open record → save document number → check status and agent → compare addresses and officers → use Certificate of Status or Certified Copy only if official proof is needed.
Editorial verification note: official Florida Division of Corporations and Sunbiz resources checked on July 12, 2026. This guide is informational and does not provide legal, tax, licensing, fraud-investigation, or business formation advice.