Business Reinstatement · Florida

How to reinstate a Florida business

Florida reinstatement takes about 2–3 days. These are the steps, in order, and the state's official instructions.

Open the Florida reinstatement instructions
Opens dos.fl.gov in a new tab. Portal link verified May 2026.

How reinstatement works in Florida

A business that is not in good standing can often be reinstated quickly, which can revive a deal you would otherwise decline or lose.

Takes 2 to 3 daysFiled online
  1. Go to Sunbiz.org.
  2. Submit a Reinstatement application online.
  3. Pay all past-due Annual Report fees.

Check the business first

Confirm the entity's current status on the Florida lookup before you start.

Open the Florida business search

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