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Fictitious name registration in Florida

Noncriminal ViolationCurrent through 2026 Florida legislative session

Fictitious name registration is a Noncriminal Violation under Florida criminal law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 865.09. As a Noncriminal Violation, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Florida sets for that offense class. Florida sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Fla. Stat. § 865.09.

What is the penalty for fictitious name registration in Florida?

Penalties for Fictitious name registration
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Fineup to $500 (not a crime (s. 775.08(3)); no imprisonment or other penalty more severe than a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty (s. 775.082(5)))discretionaryFla. Stat. § 775.083

Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).

Common questions about fictitious name registration in Florida

Is fictitious name registration a crime in Florida?

Fictitious name registration is a Noncriminal Violation in Florida, which is not a crime under Fla. Stat. § 775.08(3) — it is punishable only by a fine, forfeiture, or other civil penalty, and a conviction creates no legal disability based on a criminal offense. Governed by Fla. Stat. § 865.09.

What are the penalties for fictitious name registration in Florida?

As a Noncriminal Violation, fictitious name registration carries a fine of up to $500 (statutory ceiling under s. 775.083; the alternatives in s. 775.083(1)(f)-(g) may exceed it) under Fla. Stat. § 775.083.

Which Florida statute covers fictitious name registration?

Fictitious name registration is governed by Fla. Stat. § 865.09 (Fictitious name registration).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.