What are the registered agent rules in Florida?

Under Fla. Stat. §§ 605.0113-605.0114, Florida requires every LLC and corporation to maintain a registered agent with a physical street address in Florida. The agent must be either a Florida resident individual or a domestic/foreign entity authorized to do business in Florida. The registered office address must match the agent's business address exactly. The agent must consent to serve, and you must file a Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Registered Office with a $25 filing fee if you change agents.

Who Can Serve as Your Registered Agent

Your registered agent must meet one of these criteria under Fla. Stat. § 605.0113:

Individual: A Florida resident with a physical business address in the state
Entity: A domestic or foreign corporation, LLC, partnership, or other business entity authorized to transact business in Florida
LLC Member: Yes—an LLC member can serve as registered agent if they meet residency or authorization requirements

The agent's registered office address must be a physical street address (not a P.O. Box) and must match the agent's business address exactly. The Secretary of State cannot serve as your registered agent.

Address Requirements

Florida law requires a physical street address for your registered office. P.O. boxes are not acceptable under Fla. Stat. § 605.0113. This address becomes public record and appears on all official filings with the Florida Division of Corporations.

Changing Your Registered Agent

To change your registered agent in Florida:

Obtain written consent from the new agent
File the Statement of Change of Registered Agent/Registered Office form with the Florida Division of Corporations
Pay the $25 filing fee
File online at https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/ or mail to P.O. Box 6327, Tallahassee, FL 32314

The change takes effect upon filing. Your registered agent is responsible for receiving legal documents and official notices on behalf of your business.

Contact Information

For questions or to file, contact the Florida Division of Corporations at (850) 245-6052 or visit https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/. You can search existing business records at https://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/ByName.

This is general information, not legal advice.