Short answer: Must maintain a registered agent with a physical Florida street address. Changing agents costs $25.
We've pulled these figures from the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations's own pages. If something's changed since our last check, the state's portal wins, so it's worth a quick look before you pay.
Who can serve as a Florida registered agent
Must maintain a registered agent with a physical Florida street address.
You can be your own agent in Florida. The catch: your street address lands on the public record, and you need to be there during business hours to accept legal papers.
Paid registered agent services
| Service | Yearly price | What stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | Uses its address on your public filings by default; scans state and legal mail |
| Bizee | Free year 1 with formation, then $149 | Says it runs its own offices in all 50 states; sends service of process by tracked FedEx |
| ZenBusiness | $199 | Sold as an add-on, not included with formation |
| LegalZoom | $249 | Sold separately from its LLC packages |
Compare all four in our registered agent rankings, or read the Bizee vs Northwest comparison.
How Florida compares
Florida's fee to change registered agents is $25. That's the 13th highest of 45 jurisdictions we track. The national median is $20, so Florida runs $5 above it.
| State | Fee | National rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $25 | 13 of 45 |
| Georgia | $0 | 40 of 45 |
| District of Columbia | $50 | 4 of 45 |
| Alabama | $100 | 1 of 45 |
| South Carolina | $15 | 27 of 45 |
| North Carolina | $5 | 37 of 45 |
Florida fees that apply here
| Filing | State fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Organization | $125 | Bundled statutory charge: $100 for the filing itself and an unavoidable $25 fee for the registered agent designation. Identical online or via mail. |
| Change of registered agent | $25 | Changing the registered agent later incurs a $25 fee. |
| Articles of Dissolution | $25 |
Registered agent rules: Florida questions
What are the registered agent requirements in Florida?
Must maintain a registered agent with a physical Florida street address.
Can I be my own registered agent in Florida?
Yes, if you meet Florida's requirements. Your address will appear on public filings, and you'll need to be available during business hours.
How much does it cost to change registered agents in Florida?
The state charges $25. Changing the registered agent later incurs a $25 fee.
Can a registered agent use a PO box in Florida?
No. Registered agents need a physical street address in Florida where legal papers can be delivered in person during business hours.
How much does a registered agent service cost in Florida?
Commercial services typically charge a yearly fee. Northwest charges $125 a year and Bizee charges $149 a year after a free first year with formation, based on prices we checked. The state doesn't regulate these prices.
What happens if my Florida LLC doesn't have a registered agent?
You can miss lawsuits and state notices, and the state can eventually move to revoke or dissolve the LLC. Administratively dissolved on the fourth Friday of September if left unfiled.
Sources and verification
Last checked against official state sources on . States change fees with little notice, so confirm on the filing portal before you pay. How we verify.