What is a registered agent in Florida?
Updated October 2026
Almost every Florida business record lists a "registered agent." This guide explains what that means and how you can use it when researching companies.
What a registered agent is
Florida requires business entities such as LLCs and corporations to name a registered agent: a person or company designated to receive legal and government correspondence on the entity's behalf, at an address in Florida.
The registered agent is part of the public record, so you can see who it is for any registered entity.
This is general information, not legal advice. For the current rules on designating or changing a registered agent, see Sunbiz's site or consult a qualified professional.
Where it appears in a record
On HERCULE, the registered agent's name and address are shown on a company record when they are part of the public filing, alongside the officers and addresses.
Why it is useful for research
Because many businesses use the same agent, searching by a registered agent's name can surface a whole portfolio of related entities — a quick way to see what one agent or firm represents.