Methodology authored by Zach Wade, Wade Intel — operator-led lender tech methodology firm. State-specific procedures validated against production validation runs with working bridge lenders. · Last reviewed 2026-07-10

How do I look up an LLC or corporation in Florida?

Use Sunbiz. Free, real-time results. Real-time processing.

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Step-by-step lookup

1. Step 1. Go to Sunbiz (search.sunbiz.org).
2. Step 2. Select ‘Search by Entity Name’ and enter the business name.
3. Step 3. Click Search. Results load immediately.
4. Step 4. Click the entity name to view the detail record.
5. Step 5. Check the Status field — ‘Active’ is good. ‘Inactive’ means the entity has been dissolved or revoked.
6. Step 6. Review Annual Reports section — Florida requires annual reports by May 1. Missed reports lead to administrative dissolution.
7. Step 7. Check the Registered Agent section for current agent name and address.

What data the Sunbiz returns

• Entity name
• Document number
• Filing date
• Status
• Registered agent
• Annual reports
• Principal address
• Officer/Member names

Florida gotchas for lenders

• Florida dissolves LLCs automatically if the annual report is not filed by the third Friday after September 1. Reinstatement is possible but not automatic.
• Sunbiz shows both domestic and foreign entities. A foreign entity registered in Florida may be formed in another state — verify in both states.
• Florida does not require LLCs to list members publicly. Only ‘authorized person’ or ‘manager’ names appear in filings.
• The ‘FEI/EIN Number’ field in Sunbiz is the federal tax ID — useful for cross-referencing.