St. Augustine Cleaning Service License Requirements (2026)

📋 Your checklist

State

1. No Florida state trade license is required for this type of work. You still need the local receipts below.
2. Business name and entity filings (Sunbiz)
   LLCs and corporations file an annual report ($138.75 for an LLC). Using a name other than your legal name? Register it as a fictitious name.
   ⏰ Annual report: May 1 ($400 late fee). Fictitious name: renew every 5 years
   Source: Florida Division of Corporations: File Annual Report · Florida Statutes §865.09 (fictitious name registration)

Local (St. Augustine / St. Johns County)

1. City of St. Augustine Local Business Tax Receipt
   Apply through the city permit portal; all businesses need zoning approval, and state-licensed businesses must provide a current license. Some businesses need two or more receipts.
   ⏰ Valid October 1 to September 30; renew online
   Source: City of St. Augustine: Business Licenses
2. St. Johns County Business Tax Receipt
   The city says to take your city receipt to the Tax Collector's Office to obtain the county receipt.
   ⏰ Verify the county renewal date with the St. Johns County Tax Collector
   Source: City of St. Augustine: Business Licenses