DBA Registration Fee

The DBA Registration Fee listed through 1 Exam Prep refers to the processing cost associated with registering a fictitious business name, or “Doing Business As,” in accordance with Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and local county licensing requirements. This registration establishes the legal trade name under which contractors or construction-related professionals operate, ensuring compliance for business entities seeking state certification or licensure. Through 1 Exam Prep, this fee supports applicants pursuing contractor licensing pathways including General Contractor, Roofing, Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC credentials recognized by the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) and the DBPR. Proper registration under a DBA is an essential preliminary step before scheduling any Florida contractor licensing exam or filing for certification.

1 Exam Prep will facilitate the filing of your Florida Fictitious Name Registration (DBA).

Under Florida law, a business must file a Fictitious Name Registration or DBA (doing business as) if it seeks to operate under a name different from the name under which it was formed or from its owners. This applies whether the business is a corporation, LLC, a type of partnership, or a sole proprietorship.

Registering a DBA allows the business to use the name to open bank accounts, conduct transactions, and even to advertise. A business can file for a DBA before the business is legally formed, but most do so after the company is up and running.