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FLORIDA REGISTERED-AGENT LOOKUP
How to find a Florida registered agent before service
Use Florida Division of Corporations records to verify a business entity and registered agent before requesting service of process. Follow a practical Sunbiz lookup workflow.
Updated September 30, 2026 · DocketServe editorial team
QUICK ANSWER
Start with the official Florida business record—not the storefront name.
Sunbiz lets you search Florida corporation and LLC records by entity name and registered agent. The detailed record can show the current registered agent and registered-office address, which are important facts to compare against the party named in the papers.
STEP BY STEP
Verify the entity before requesting service.
Search the exact business or entity name
Use the legal name if you have it. If you only have a trade name, identify the entity behind it before assuming the service target.
Open the matching Division of Corporations record
Check the document number and entity type so similarly named businesses are not confused.
Confirm the entity status and document number
Status can help you understand the record you are looking at. it does not by itself decide how service must be made.
Read the current registered-agent name and registered-office address
Sunbiz records list registered-agent information for many active Florida entities. Compare the current record with the documents and legal instructions.
Compare the entity information with the papers you are serving
Make sure the business named in the summons, subpoena, complaint or other paper matches the entity you researched.
Submit the verified target and documents through DocketServe
Use the DocketServe app for the actual order, service address, documents and case information.
COMMON MISTAKES
What creates bad business-service requests.
Using an old agent record
Registered-agent information can change. Use the current official record rather than a saved screenshot from an older matter.
Assuming the registered office is the only option
Service rules depend on the entity, papers and governing law. DocketServe handles the operational request. legal conclusions remain with the responsible professional.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Use Florida's Division of Corporations directly.
RELATED SERVICE
Business and registered-agent process service.
FAQ
Registered-agent lookup questions.
What is a registered agent in Florida?
The Florida Division of Corporations describes a registered agent as the individual or legal entity that accepts service of process on behalf of a business entity.
Where can I find a Florida registered agent?
Use the Florida Division of Corporations Sunbiz records search. You can search by entity name, officer or registered agent, registered agent name, document number, ZIP code or street address.
Is a fictitious name the same as a corporation or LLC?
No. A fictitious name record can identify a trade name, but it does not automatically replace the need to identify the legal entity that is actually named in the papers.
Can I submit business service through DocketServe?
Yes. Register or sign in, choose Request service, provide the exact entity and service target, and upload the applicable papers in DocketServe.
ENTITY VERIFIED?
Submit the business-service request in DocketServe.
Enter the exact entity, recipient or agent information and upload the papers inside the app.