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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL Block 1. Block is preprinted with the fictitious name, the registration number, and mailing address of the business as it was originally registered with this office. The name of the business cannot be changed on the statement of renewal. A cancellation/reregistration must be filed. Please call (850) 245-6058 for the appropriate form. Block 2. If the mailing address printed in block 1 is incorrect, enter the correct mailing address in block 2. 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 RENEWAL FORM WILL BE SENT TO THE ADDRESS IN BLOCK 1 OR AS CHANGED IN BLOCK 2. WE WILL NOT SEND CERTIFICATION TO ANY OTHER ADDRESS OR REDIRECT MAIL RETURNED TO THIS OFFICE. Block 3. Block is preprinted with the county of the principal place of business. “MULTIPLE” may be preprinted if more than one county was reported when original registration was filed; change if necessary. Block 4. Block is preprinted with the date filed in this office; if blank enter the correct file date, if known. Block 5. Should you desire a certificate of status, please check the box in block 5 and include an additional $10.00 with the filing fee. The certificate of status will be sent to address in block 1 or in block 2, if changed. Block 6. Block 6 contains the Fictitious Name owner(s), their addresses, document number and Federal Employer Identification Number (FEI) if applicable. (Due to space limitations only four owners are printed.) If there are additional owners, please list them on an attached sheet or in block 7 as additions. Do not make any changes in block 6 unless deleting an owner. Owners listed that are not individuals must be registered and active with this office or provide documentation as to why they are not required to register. Examples would be Federally Chartered Corporations or Legislatively created entities. NOTE: If the fictitious name indicated in block 1 contains the word(s) ”corporation” or “incorporated”, or the abbreviation “corp.” or “Inc.”, the owner(s) must be a corporation registered or incorporated with this state. Block 7. Block 7 is for changes or additions to the owners in block 6. Changes must be typed or printed in ink and legible. Owners that are not individuals must be registered and active with this office or provide documentation as to why they are not required to register. Examples would be Federally Chartered Corporations or Legislatively created entities. NOTE: If the fictitious name indicated in block 1 contains the word(s) “corporation” or “incorporated”, or the abbreviation “corp.” or “Inc.”, the owner(s) must be a corporation registered or incorporated with this state. Block 8. This renewal must be signed in block 8 with an original signature by at least one owner that is listed in block 6, block 7 if a change, or on an attachment. If this Application for Renewal of Fictitious Name is not filed on or before December 31 of the 5th year the fictitious name will expire. This renewal application must be post-marked by December 31 of the 5 th year. After the application for renewal is filed, the effectiveness of the fictitious name registration is continued for another 5 years. MAILING ADDRESS: Fictitious Name Renewal Division of Corporations Post Office Box 6327 Tallahassee, Florida 32314-1300
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What are my payment options to register a fictitious name? - Credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express). - Check and money orders. - Make all checks payable to the Florida Department of State. - Payments must be in U.S. currency drawn from a U.S. bank. - Reprint your check voucher if you need an additional copy. Your tracking number is required. ### Is my intended fictitious name already in use? - Search our records by name to find out. - Read our fictitious name search guide if you need additional assistance. ### I don’t want to file online. Can I print and mail my application and payment? - Yes, you can print the fictitious name registration application (PDF) and mail it with a check or money order payment. - All payments by credit card must use the online registration. ### Will I receive proof of registration? Yes, you will receive a confirmation letter (which includes the name registered, assigned registration number and date of registration), as well as any requested certificates. Online registrations: - You will receive your filing confirmation by email at the address provided on your application. - Confirmation will be sent within 24 hours of your registration’s posting on Sunbiz. - You will not receive a confirmation by U.S. Mail. Registrations by mail: - You will receive your confirmation by U.S. Mail. - It will be addressed to the mailing address you provided on the application. ### Will the fictitious name registration protect the name or keep someone else from using the name? No. Registering a fictitious name does not: - Grant you ownership or rights to the name; or - Prohibit someone else from using or registering the same fictitious name. ###
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(12) PROCESSING FEES.—The division shall charge and collect nonrefundable processing fees as follows: (a) For registration of a fictitious name, $50. (b) For cancellation or cancellation and reregistration of a fictitious name, $50. (c) For renewal of a fictitious name registration, $50. (d) For furnishing a certified copy of a fictitious name registration document, $30. (e) For furnishing a certificate of status, $10.
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What are my payment options to register a fictitious name? - Credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express). - Check and money orders. - Make all checks payable to the Florida Department of State. - Payments must be in U.S. currency drawn from a U.S. bank. - Reprint your check voucher if you need an additional copy. Your tracking number is required. ### Is my intended fictitious name already in use? - Search our records by name to find out. - Read our fictitious name search guide if you need additional assistance. ### I don’t want to file online. Can I print and mail my application and payment? - Yes, you can print the fictitious name registration application (PDF) and mail it with a check or money order payment. - All payments by credit card must use the online registration. ### Will I receive proof of registration? Yes, you will receive a confirmation letter (which includes the name registered, assigned registration number and date of registration), as well as any requested certificates. Online registrations: - You will receive your filing confirmation by email at the address provided on your application. - Confirmation will be sent within 24 hours of your registration’s posting on Sunbiz. - You will not receive a confirmation by U.S. Mail. Registrations by mail: - You will receive your confirmation by U.S. Mail. - It will be addressed to the mailing address you provided on the application. ### Will the fictitious name registration protect the name or keep someone else from using the name? No. Registering a fictitious name does not: - Grant you ownership or rights to the name; or - Prohibit someone else from using or registering the same fictitious name. ###
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