FICTITIOUS NAME / DBA PUBLICATIONS

FLORIDA LEGAL PUBLICATIONS FOR DBA / FICTITIOUS NAME

As Required By Florida State Statutes

How Long Until Your Publication Is Finalized

  •  Within 24 hours you will receive an email confirmation of your payment.

  •  Your first email update, listing the date and county of publication will be sent to you within 2 business days.

  •  The actual publication dates very between Florida counties and depend on the legal publisher, usually from 3 business days to 2 weeks, after submitting your request.

Will I Receive Confirmation Of Publication

  •  Yes, you will receive proof of publication within 1-2 weeks after the date of publication.

  •  Some publishers mail your proof of publication, others email it.

  •  You can opt in for electronic proof of publication, since that is faster.

Publication Requirements For Fictitious Names / DBAs

The fictitious name / DBA you register must be advertised at least once in a newspaper that has circulation within the county where your principal place of business is located (Chapter 50, Florida Statutes).

Penalty For Submitting False Information To State Of Florida

When submitting a registration to state of Florida, you sign an acknowledgement certifying that the information listed on the form is true and accurate. The electronic signature has the same legal effect as if made under oath and you certify that false information submitted in a document to Department of State constitutes a third degree felony as provided for in s. 817.155, F.S.