Who can be a registered agent in Florida
Under Chapter 605 of the Florida Statutes, the registered agent can be:
- An individual who lives in Florida and has a Florida street address, or
- A business entity authorized to do business in Florida with a Florida street address.
The agent must accept the appointment in writing. That is why the Articles of Organization include the agent's signature.
What the registered agent does
- Receives service of process, meaning lawsuits and subpoenas against the LLC
- Receives official notices from the state, including annual report reminders
- Keeps the registered office open and staffed on business days (weekdays except holidays, at least 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m., under s. 48.091)
If nobody is there to receive a lawsuit, the case can move forward without you knowing. If the state can't reach the LLC, it can end up administratively dissolved.
Can I be my own registered agent?
Yes, if you live in Florida and are available at that address during business hours. The trade-off is privacy: the agent's address becomes public record on Sunbiz, and anyone can serve papers at that address.
Why founders use a service
- Privacy. The agent's address goes on the public record instead of your home.
- Availability. A service keeps the registered office staffed on business days, which Florida requires.
- Out-of-state owners. If you don't live in Florida, you need a Florida agent anyway.
- Organized mail. Documents are scanned and sent to you as soon as we process them, usually within one business day.
Our registered agent service
- Florida street address for your LLC's registered office
- Scan and email of legal documents, usually within one business day, in English or Spanish
- Annual report reminders before the May 1 deadline
- First year included with the Complete and Launch plans, then $129 a year
Changing your registered agent
To switch agents, file a change of registered agent with the Division of Corporations. The state fee is $25, and the new agent must sign to accept. We can file it for you when you move your LLC to Coral Filings.
Registered agent in other states
We provide your registered agent in Florida and in every other state we sell, through our registered-agent network, with legal mail forwarded and scanned to you. You can also name your own agent. Read the registered agent guide for how the role works in every state, see the LLC cost by state table or, for example, Texas.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a P.O. box as the registered agent address?
No. Florida requires a physical street address in the state for the registered office.
What happens if my LLC has no registered agent?
The LLC falls out of compliance. The state can administratively dissolve it, and you may miss a lawsuit served on the business.
Is the registered agent address the same as my business address?
Not necessarily. The principal office can be anywhere, even outside Florida. Only the registered office must be a Florida street address.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. For your specific situation, talk to a licensed attorney or CPA.