Florida DBA Resource

Florida DBA Renewal

Florida fictitious-name registrations are not permanent. The Florida Department of State states that registrations and renewals are valid for five years and expire on December 31 of the final year.

How long is a Florida DBA valid?

Florida states that fictitious-name registrations and renewals are valid for five years and expire December 31 of the final year.

What if it expires?

Florida states that an expired fictitious name cannot be renewed or reinstated; a new fictitious-name registration must be filed.

Can the owner change at renewal?

Florida allows certain owner changes during renewal, but changes to the fictitious name itself are handled through cancellation and re-registration rather than an ordinary renewal.

Need renewal help?

FLDBA.com can provide filing assistance. Contact Team@FLDBA.com for renewal-specific assistance.