Florida Department of State Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)

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The Florida Department of State Division of Corporations, commonly known by its online portal Sunbiz, is the official state agency responsible for business entity filings and records in Florida.

Tallahassee, FL
sunbiz.org
Owned by State of Florida (Florida Department of State)

About Florida Department of State Division of Corporations (Sunbiz)

The Florida Department of State Division of Corporations operates Sunbiz, the official online portal for registering and maintaining business entities in the State of Florida. Through Sunbiz, individuals and companies can file new corporations and LLCs, submit annual reports, amend records, request certificates of status, and search public business records. It is the authoritative source for Florida business registrations and related documentation.

A charge with a description similar to "NIC* FL SUNBIZ.ORG", "NIC DOS DIVISION OF CORP", or "TPEREQ@TYLERT FL" typically relates to an online filing or payment made through the Sunbiz website, such as forming an LLC or corporation, filing an annual report, paying a late fee, or ordering a certificate. The Division of Corporations uses a third‑party processor, NIC Services, LLC dba Tyler Payment Services, to handle credit and debit card payments, and the official guidance notes that the biller on your statement will read “NIC DOS DIVISION OF CORP.”([dos.fl.gov](https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/start-business/efile/fl-llc/?itcat=partner_blog&itterm=shopify_app_challenge_past_participants&link_search=true&page=3&q=Emily+Mace&utm_source=openai)) These descriptors can look unfamiliar because they reference the processor (NIC/Tyler) as well as the Division of Corporations and Sunbiz.

If you have questions about a Sunbiz-related charge, first locate the email payment receipt sent from the payment processor (e.g., an address like tpereq@tylert…) or from the Division of Corporations and compare the amount, date, and card used with your records. You can also look up your business on Sunbiz to confirm what filings were submitted and when. If you still cannot identify the charge, contact the Division of Corporations using the phone numbers and contact details listed on the Sunbiz site, and be prepared with your entity name, document number, and transaction date. For suspected fraud, your bank or card issuer can help you dispute the charge while you verify with the Division whether any filing was made in your name.

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Florida Department of State Division of Corporations (Sunbiz).

  1. tpereq@tylert nic* -fl sunbiz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my card statement show a charge like "NIC* FL SUNBIZ.ORG" or "NIC DOS DIVISION OF CORP"?

These descriptors are used for online payments made through Florida’s Sunbiz portal to the Department of State Division of Corporations. The agency uses NIC Services, LLC dba Tyler Payment Services as its third‑party payment processor, and official state guidance notes that the biller line will appear as “NIC DOS DIVISION OF CORP” for these transactions.([dos.fl.gov](https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/start-business/efile/fl-llc/?itcat=partner_blog&itterm=shopify_app_challenge_past_participants&link_search=true&page=3&q=Emily+Mace&utm_source=openai))

What types of transactions typically generate a Sunbiz or NIC DOS DIVISION OF CORP charge?

Common transactions include filing a new LLC or corporation, submitting an annual report, paying late fees for reports filed after May 1, ordering certificates of status, or filing amendments and other business documents through Sunbiz. Each of these filings has a set statutory fee that is charged at the time you submit the online form.([dos.fl.gov](https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/start-business/efile/fl-llc/?itcat=partner_blog&itterm=shopify_app_challenge_past_participants&link_search=true&page=3&q=Emily+Mace&utm_source=openai))

Why did I receive an email from an address like tpereq@tylert after using Sunbiz?

The Division of Corporations states that credit/debit card payments for online filings are processed by NIC Services, LLC dba Tyler Payment Services, and that a confirmation receipt will be emailed from that payment processor.([dos.fl.gov](https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/start-business/efile/fl-llc/?itcat=partner_blog&itterm=shopify_app_challenge_past_participants&link_search=true&page=3&q=Emily+Mace&utm_source=openai)) An address similar to tpereq@tylert is part of that processor’s email system and corresponds to your official payment receipt for a Sunbiz filing.

How can I verify what my Sunbiz-related charge was for?

Start by finding the email receipt from the payment processor or Sunbiz and note the amount, date, and reference number. Then search for your entity on Sunbiz and review the recent filings and fees listed there. The amounts for annual reports, new filings, and certificates are published on the Division of Corporations site, so you can match the fee schedule to the charge on your card.([dos.fl.gov](https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/start-business/efile/fl-llc/?itcat=partner_blog&itterm=shopify_app_challenge_past_participants&link_search=true&page=3&q=Emily+Mace&utm_source=openai))

Can I get a refund for a Sunbiz filing fee if I made a mistake?

In general, filing fees paid to the Florida Division of Corporations are non‑refundable once a document has been submitted and processed, because they are statutory fees for recording public records rather than discretionary service charges. If you believe you were charged in error or submitted a duplicate filing, contact the Division of Corporations promptly using the contact information on Sunbiz to ask whether any remedy is available for your specific situation.([efile.sunbiz.org](https://efile.sunbiz.org/sbs_ar_instr.html?utm_source=openai))

How do I cancel or avoid recurring Sunbiz charges?

Sunbiz fees are typically one‑time charges tied to a specific filing, not recurring subscriptions. However, annual reports are due each year and you must return to Sunbiz to file and pay by the deadline. To avoid unexpected charges, calendar your annual report due date, file directly on Sunbiz, and ignore third‑party mailers that offer to file on your behalf for an inflated fee.([efile.sunbiz.org](https://efile.sunbiz.org/sbs_ar_instr.html?utm_source=openai))

Why do I see a pending or temporary NIC* FL SUNBIZ.ORG charge that later changes or disappears?

Like many online government payment systems, the processor may place an authorization hold on your card when you submit a transaction. If the filing is not completed or is rejected, that pending amount may be adjusted or released. If the filing is processed, the final settled amount should match the official fee published on Sunbiz for that document type.([dos.fl.gov](https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/start-business/efile/fl-llc/?itcat=partner_blog&itterm=shopify_app_challenge_past_participants&link_search=true&page=3&q=Emily+Mace&utm_source=openai))

What should I do if I don’t recognize a Sunbiz or NIC DOS DIVISION OF CORP charge at all?

First, search your email for Sunbiz or NIC payment receipts and check whether anyone associated with your business recently filed an annual report, new entity, or certificate. If no one authorized the transaction, contact the Division of Corporations and ask whether a filing was made using your business information, then immediately notify your bank or card issuer to dispute the charge and request a new card. Because Sunbiz records are public, scammers sometimes use business details to submit unauthorized filings, so monitoring your Sunbiz listing periodically is a good security practice.([dos.fl.gov](https://dos.fl.gov/sunbiz/start-business/efile/fl-llc/?itcat=partner_blog&itterm=shopify_app_challenge_past_participants&link_search=true&page=3&q=Emily+Mace&utm_source=openai))

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