Process Service on Florida Business Entities
Serving a corporation, LLC, partnership, or other business entity requires strict compliance with Florida statutes to ensure valid service. Improper corporate service is one of the most common grounds for a motion to dismiss or quash — Lightning Legal eliminates that risk by verifying agent status before every corporate serve.
Florida Corporate Service Statutes
- Florida Statute §48.081 — Service on corporations (president, VP, CEO, CFO, director, managing agent, registered agent)
- Florida Statute §48.062 — Service on limited liability companies (registered agent, manager, or member)
- Florida Statute §48.071 — Service on partnerships and joint ventures
- Florida Statute §48.151 — Service on government entities
Our Corporate Service Process
- Verify current registered agent on file with the Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) before dispatch
- Confirm registered office address is current and active
- Dispatch a certified server to the registered office
- Serve the registered agent or qualifying corporate officer per statute
- Document the name and title of the person served
- Deliver notarized affidavit within 24 hours
Entity Types We Serve
- Florida corporations (C-corp, S-corp, PA, Inc.)
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs and PLLCs)
- Limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships
- Foreign corporations registered in Florida
- Non-profit organizations
- Government entities and public agencies
Call 305-537-3225 or submit a request. We handle all entity types throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.