What is a registered agent and registered office?
A registered agent is an agent of the district who may legally be served with any process, notice, or demand that is required or permitted by law to be served upon the district. A registered agent must be an individual resident of Florida whose business address is identical to the registered office of the district. The registered office may be, but does not need to be, the same as the place of business of the special district. Common types of registered agents include the special district’s attorney, the chair of its governing board, a county administrator or a city manager. The district may change its registered office and/or registered agent at any time. Be sure to notify the Special District Information Program within 30 days of this change. • Help! My question was not covered here! Visit our Additional Special District Information and Resources page and contact the appropriate specialist who has expertise in your area of concern. You may also find the answer to your question in the
A registered agent is an agent of the district who may legally be served with any process, notice, or demand that is required or permitted by law to be served upon the district. A registered agent must be an individual resident of Florida whose business address is identical to the registered office of the district. The registered office may be, but does not need to be, the same as the place of business of the special district. Common types of registered agents include the special district’s attorney, the chair of its governing board, a county administrator or a city manager. A special district may change its registered office and/or registered agent anytime by filing such changes with the local governing authority in which the special district is located and with the Department of Community Affairs, Special District Information Program via fax, mail, or email (see contact information). The Program does not provide a form for registered agent/office changes other than the Special Distri
