Florida's Business Registry: The Division of Corporations
Florida's Division of Corporations (Sunbiz) maintains the state's business registry, which is one of the most accessible and well-maintained state registries in the United States. Florida is home to over 3 million registered businesses, making it one of the largest state business registries in the country. The Sunbiz website provides free public access to business registration records.
The Florida Document Number as the State Anchor
Every business registered with the Florida Division of Corporations receives a unique Document Number. For LLCs, this is typically in the format LXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. For corporations, it is in the format PXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. AI Verified uses the Florida Document Number as the state-level anchor for Florida businesses, combined with the federal EIN as the federal anchor.
Florida's Business Environment
Florida is a major hub for professional services, real estate, tourism, healthcare, and technology companies. Miami's growing fintech and startup ecosystem, Tampa's professional services sector, and Orlando's tourism-adjacent businesses all represent significant markets for AI Verified. Florida's large international business community — particularly from Latin America — makes it a priority market for AI Verified's multi-language and multi-jurisdiction support.
Verification for Florida Businesses
Silver tier ($19/month) provides EIN + Florida Document Number-anchored verification. Gold tier ($99/month) adds citation monitoring. Florida businesses in professional services, real estate, and healthcare represent the highest-value segment.