Florida DBA Resource

Florida DBA Newspaper Publication Requirement

Florida requires a fictitious name to be advertised at least once in a newspaper located within the county where the principal place of business is located. FLDBA.com includes the newspaper publication fee in its $249 service.

What does Florida require?

The Florida Division of Corporations states that the name must be advertised at least once in a newspaper located within the county where the principal place of business is located. Proof of advertisement is not required to be filed with the state.

Who certifies the publication?

The applicant certifies on the filing that the name has been advertised as required. Our service coordinates publication as part of the $249 package.

Why this matters

Publication is an easy requirement to overlook when comparing a DIY filing price with a full-service filing price. A state filing fee by itself does not represent every cost associated with completing the process.

Publication cost included

The FLDBA.com advertised price includes the newspaper publication fee. If a particular order presents an unusual publication situation, we will contact the customer before proceeding with an unexpected additional charge.