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Serving an LLC or corporation in Florida.

LLCs and corporations are separate entity types under Florida Chapter 48, the part of Florida law governing service of process. Routine service usually starts with the registered agent, the person or business listed to receive legal papers for the entity, and accurate entity details.

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Requirements at a glance

Provide the entity type and exact legal name.

We can check the registered agent and registered office.

Provide documents, address, ZIP, and deadline.

When it applies

LLCs and corporations follow different Florida sections.

LLCs · § 48.062

The section addresses domestic LLCs and registered foreign LLCs, with registered-agent service as the starting point. LLC means limited liability company; it is a separate entity type from a corporation. Confirming that distinction keeps the intake tied to the correct Chapter 48 section and the correct entity record.

Corporations · § 48.081

The section addresses domestic and registered foreign corporations, including registered-agent and specified officer paths. The exact corporate name matters because similarly named businesses may have different records, agents, or offices. The service request should match the legal name shown in the documents to the available entity information.

Intake details

Send the exact entity name, documents, service address, ZIP, and deadline. Pro Legal Serve can review the Sunbiz and annual-report information for the client and, in most cases, verifies the entity record before service. A complete intake lets the address be checked before dispatch and gives the server a clear record to compare with the location found in the field.

How it works

A cleaner business-entity serve starts before the first attempt.

The service path depends on the entity record and the facts found at the registered office. Send the complete documents, exact legal name, entity type, physical service address, service ZIP, and deadline. Pro Legal Serve can check the registered agent, registered office, and annual-report information for the client and, in most cases, verifies the record before service.

Those details serve different purposes. The papers identify the matter and party. The entity record distinguishes the LLC or corporation from similarly named businesses. The address and ZIP support routing and verification. The deadline helps plan attempts. Keeping the information together reduces avoidable follow-up and gives the field server a consistent set of facts to document.

Documents may be uploaded through the order page or emailed to info@prolegalserve.com. If the record lists only a mailing address, P.O. box, UPS store, or unclear suite, include any other physical-location information available for review before dispatch.

1. Confirm the entity record

Pro Legal Serve checks the legal name, entity type, registered agent, registered office, and available annual-report details for the client. In most cases, we verify the Sunbiz record before service. This comparison helps distinguish an LLC from a corporation and avoids relying on a trade name or mailing address when the documents identify a different legal entity.

2. Verify the address

We flag P.O. boxes, UPS stores, suite issues, and other address problems before field time is wasted. A registered-office listing still needs to be usable as a physical service location. Free address verification gives the client an opportunity to correct or supplement the request before attempts begin.

3. Document the result

Attempts include GPS and photo proof, followed by a notarized return of service. The field record captures where the attempt occurred and what the server found, while the return summarizes the result. Clear documentation is especially useful when the current location does not match the entity information supplied at intake.

Frequently asked questions

What does LLC mean?

LLC means limited liability company. It is a separate business entity type from a corporation, and Florida Chapter 48 has a specific service section for LLCs.

Where does business-entity service usually start?

Routine service usually starts with the registered agent and registered office information for the LLC or corporation. Pro Legal Serve can check the Sunbiz record for the client and, in most cases, verifies it before service.

What should I send for an LLC or corporation serve?

Send the exact entity name, documents, service address, service ZIP, and deadline. Pro Legal Serve can check the Sunbiz and annual-report information for you.

Can Pro Legal Serve handle corporation and LLC service in Florida?

Yes, for eligible business-entity service work. Pro Legal Serve coordinates attempts, verifies addresses, documents attempts with GPS and photo proof, and provides a notarized return of service.

Keep reading

Related types of service

Service of process →Florida Chapter 48 guide →Who can serve process →

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Pro Legal Serve is a licensed Florida investigative agency (FL PI Agency License #A3300059), not a law firm. This page is general information, not legal advice.