What is Sunbiz? Florida's business registry explained
Updated October 2026
If you have looked up a Florida company, you have probably seen the name "Sunbiz." This guide explains what it is and how HERCULE uses its public records.
What Sunbiz is
"Sunbiz" is the public online system of the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. It is where business entities such as LLCs, corporations and certain partnerships are registered, and where their public filing records are published.
The records are public: anyone can look up a registered Florida entity, its status, its address and the people listed on the filing.
What is in a record
A typical record includes the legal name, document number, entity type and status, registration and most-recent-event dates, the principal and mailing address, the registered agent, and the officers or authorized persons listed in the filing.
How HERCULE relates to Sunbiz
HERCULE is an independent search tool. An automated pipeline ingests the state's published data files and refreshes them daily, so you can search and browse the records in a faster, more connected way than looking them up one by one.
HERCULE is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the State of Florida. It is informational and not legal advice. For an authoritative record, always confirm at Sunbiz's site.