Florida business search
Florida's official business search is Sunbiz, run by the Florida Division of Corporations. It's free, and you can search by name, file number, officer, agent, EIN, zip code, address or trademark.
Search Florida recordsHow to check if a name is taken in Florida
- Type the main words of the name into the search. Leave off endings like LLC or Inc.
- Look for exact matches and close ones. States usually refuse a name that only differs by punctuation, spacing or the ending.
- If nothing close comes up, run a free trademark search. A state accepting your name doesn't give you the right to use it as a brand.
LLC name endings in Florida
An LLC's name has to end with one of these: LLC, L.L.C., Limited Liability Company.
Once the name is clear
Florida charges $125 to form an LLC and $70 to form a corporation. See how to start an LLC in Florida, or a Florida DBA if you only need a trade name.
Florida business search questions
Is the Florida business search free?
Yes. The Florida Division of Corporations doesn't charge to search its records.
Does searching reserve a name in Florida?
No. A search only shows what's on record today. The name is yours once your filing is accepted, and most states also let you pay to hold a name for a set time.
Can I see who owns a Florida LLC?
The record shows what Florida requires a company to file, which is often its registered agent and sometimes its managers or members. Many states don't list owners at all.