How much does a DBA cost in Florida?
The Florida state fee to register a fictitious name is $50. You also pay a newspaper in your county to run the required notice, and that price varies. Renewal is $50 every five years. FLDBA.com's $249 price includes the state fee and the notice.
Florida state fees for a fictitious name
| Item | State fee |
|---|---|
| Registration of fictitious name | $50 (required, non-refundable) |
| Certificate of status | $10 (optional) |
| Certified copy of registration | $30 (optional) |
| Renewal, every five years | $50 |
| Cancellation and re-registration (to change the name) | $50 |
The newspaper notice
Florida requires the name to be advertised at least once in a newspaper in the county of your principal place of business. The newspaper sets its own price for legal notices, so the cost depends on the paper and the county. It's paid to the newspaper, not the state, which is why many fee lists leave it out.
Doing it yourself vs. using FLDBA.com
| File it yourself | FLDBA.com | |
|---|---|---|
| State registration fee | $50 | Included |
| Newspaper notice | Paid separately to the newspaper | Included |
| Finding the newspaper and placing the notice | You | Us |
| Preparing and filing the application | You | Us |
| Total | $50 plus the newspaper's charge | $249 |
Cost over five years
A Florida fictitious name runs for five years. Plan on the initial registration and newspaper notice up front, then a $50 renewal in the fifth year. Renewal doesn't require a new newspaper notice under the state's renewal instructions. If you let it expire, you start over with a new registration and notice.
Costs a DBA doesn't cover
Your city or county may charge for a local business tax receipt, and some trades need a state license. Those are separate from the fictitious name and vary by location and industry.
Common questions
How much does a DBA cost in Florida?
The state fee is $50. You also pay a newspaper to run the required notice, and that price varies by newspaper and county. FLDBA.com charges $249 total, including both.
Is the $50 Florida filing fee refundable?
No. The Division of Corporations treats the $50 as a non-refundable processing fee.
Do I need a certified copy or certificate of status?
Usually not. They're optional. Some banks or agencies ask for one; the state's acknowledgment email covers most needs.
How much is a Florida DBA renewal?
$50, filed between July 1 and December 31 of the year the registration expires.
Want us to handle it?
One price: $249 with the $50 state fee and newspaper notice included.