Free Fictitious Name Application - Florida

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION OF FICTITIOUS NAME
Note: Acknowledgements/certificates will be sent to the address in Section 1 only.

1.

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Fictitious Name to be Registered (see instructions if name includes "Corp" or "Inc")

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Section 1

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Mailing Address of Business

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City State Zip Code

3. Florida County of principal place of business: ______________ ____________________________________________________________
(see instructions if more than one county)

FEI Number: ________________________________

This space for office use only

A. Owner(s) of Fictitious Name If Individual(s): (Use an attachment if necessary): 1. ______________________________________
Last First M.I.

2.

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Last First M.I.

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Address

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Address

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City State Zip Code

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City State Zip Code

Section 2

B. Owner(s) of Fictitious Name If other than an individual: (Use attachment if necessary): 1. ______________________________________
Entity Name

2.

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Entity Name

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Address

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Address

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City State Zip Code

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City State Zip Code

Florida Document Number ______________ FEI Number: __________________________ Applied for Not Applicable

Florida Document Number _______________ FEI Number: __________________________ Applied for Not Applicable

Section 3

I (we) the undersigned, being the sole (all the) party(ies) owning interest in the above fictitious name, certify that the information indicated on this form is true and accurate. In accordance with Section 865.09, F.S., I (we) further certify that the fictitious name shown in Section 1 of this form has been advertised at least once in a newspaper as defined in chapter 50, Florida Statutes, in the county where the applicant's princial place of business is located. I (we) understand that the signature(s) below shall have the same legal effect as if made under oath. (At Least One Signature Required)

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Signature of Owner Date

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E-mail address: (to be used for future renewal notification)

Phone Number: ____________________________ FOR CANCELLATION COMPLETE SECTION 4 ONLY: FOR FICTITIOUS NAME OR OWNERSHIP CHANGE COMPLETE SECTIONS 1 THROUGH 4:

Section 4

I (we) the undersigned, hereby cancel the fictitious name ______________________________ ______________________, which was registered on ________________ and was assigned registration number ______________________
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Signature of Owner Date

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Signature of Owner Date

Mark the applicable boxes Certificate of Status -- $10 Certified Copy -- $30 NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE: $50
Single CR4E001 (5/09)

Instructions for Completing Application for Registration of Fictitious Name
Section 1: Line 1: Enter the name as you wish it to be registered. A fictitious name may not contain the words "Corporation" or "Incorporated," or the abbreviations "Corp." or "Inc.," unless the person or business for which the name is registered is incorporated or has obtained a certificate of authority to transact business in this state pursuant to chapter 607 or chapter 617 Florida Statutes. Corporations are not required to file under their exact corporate name. Line 2: Enter the mailing address of the business. This address does not have to be the principal place of business and can be directed to anyone's attention. DO NOT USE AN ADDRESS THAT IS NOT YET OCCUPIED. ALL FUTURE MAILINGS AND ANY CERTIFICATION REQUESTED ON THIS REGISTRATION FORM WILL BE SENT TO THE ADDRESS IN SECTION 1. An address may be changed at any future date with no charge by simply writing the Division. Line 3: Enter the name of the county in Florida where the principal place of business of the fictitious name is located. If there is more than one county, list all applicable counties or state "multiple". Line 4: Enter the Federal Employer Identification (FEI) number if known or if applicable. Please do not enter your social security number. Section 2: Part A: Complete if the owner(s) of the fictitious name are individuals. The individual's name and address must be provided. Part B: Complete if the owner(s) are not individuals. Examples are a corporation, limited partnership, joint venture, general partnership, trusts, fictitious name, etc. Provide the name of the owner, their address, their document number as registered with the Division of Corporations, and the Federal Employer Identification (FEI) number. An FEI number must be provided or the appropriate box must be checked. Owners listed in Part B must be registered with the Division of Corporations or provide documentation as to why they are not required to register. Examples would be Federally Chartered Corporations, or Legislatively created entities. Additional owners may be listed on an attached page as long as all of the information requested in Part A or Part B is provided. Section 3: Only one signature is required. It is preferred that a daytime phone number be provided in order to contact the applicant if there are any questions about the application.

Section 4:

TO CANCEL A REGISTRATION ON FILE: Provide fictitious name, date filed, and registration number of the fictitious name to be cancelled. TO CHANGE OWNERSHIP OF A REGISTRATION: Complete section 4 to cancel the original registration. Complete sections 1 through 3 to re-register the fictitious name listing the new owner(s). An owner's signature is required in both sections 3 and 4. TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A REGISTRATION: Complete section 4 to cancel the original registration. Complete sections 1 through 3 to re-register the new fictitious name. An owner's signature is required in both sections 3 and 4.

An acknowledgement letter will be mailed once the fictitious name registration has been filed. If you wish to receive a certificate of status and/or certified copy at the time of filing of this registration, check the appropriate box at the bottom of the form. PLEASE NOTE: Acknowledgments/certificates will be sent to the address in Section 1. If a certificate of status is requested, an additional $10 is due. If a certified copy is requested, an additional $30 is due. The registration and reregistration will be in effect until December 31 of the fifth year. Send completed application with appropriate fees to: Fictitious Name Registration Internet Address: PO Box 1300 http://www.sunbiz.org Tallahassee, FL 32302-1300 The fee for registering a fictitious name is $50. Please make a separate check for each filing payable to the Department of State. Application must be typed or printed in ink and legible.
Single CR4E001 (5/09)

Courier Address Division of Corporations Clifton Building 2661 Executive Center Circle Tallahassee, FL 32301