Florida Form DBPR ATH-1 is the Athlete Agent Initial Application that every person who recruits or solicits a student-athlete to enter into an agency contract in Florida must file with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation under Chapter 468, Part IX, Florida Statutes. The form registers the applicant, runs a background check, and gives the State the authority to discipline agents who break the Uniform Athlete Agents Act once they start representing athletes.
Getting the form wrong is costly. The DBPR rejects more than 30% of athlete agent applications on first submission for missing fingerprints, unsigned surety bonds, or incomplete disclosure answers, and a wrong answer in the criminal-history section can trigger a felony charge under §468.456, F.S. for false statements on a state license application.
In this guide, you will learn:
- 📋 Exactly what each line, box, and disclosure question on DBPR ATH-1 asks and how to answer it
- 💵 The current $500 application fee, the $15,000 surety bond requirement, and how to pay both correctly
- 🧾 Three full filled-in examples that walk first-time agents, out-of-state agents, and agency partners through the form
- 🚫 The 10 most common mistakes that get applications rejected or referred for prosecution
- 📨 How to file by online portal, mail, or in person, and what proof of filing to keep
What the Form Is and Who Must File It
DBPR ATH-1 is the official paper application that the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation uses to register an athlete agent under Chapter 468, Part IX, Florida Statutes, also known as the Florida Uniform Athlete Agents Act. The current revision is dated 2024 and is printed in the upper-right corner of page 1; if your downloaded copy shows an older revision, throw it out and pull a fresh PDF from the DBPR forms library.
You must file ATH-1 if you directly or indirectly recruit or solicit a student-athlete to enter into an agency contract, or if you procure, offer, promise, or attempt to obtain employment for a student-athlete with a professional sports team. The rule applies whether you are paid, work for free, or only act as a “runner” for a larger agency. It does not matter that you are licensed in another state, certified by the NFLPA, NBPA, MLBPA, or NHLPA, or that the athlete approached you first.
The statute reaches a wide group. Lawyers who negotiate marketing or NIL deals, financial advisors who steer student-athletes toward investments, family members other than parents who accept a fee, and even social-media managers who funnel athletes to agencies all fall inside the definition of “athlete agent” under §468.452, F.S.
The State uses the form for three jobs at once: it confirms identity, it forces a fingerprint-based criminal background check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI, and it locks in the $15,000 surety bond that pays student-athletes and universities harmed by agent misconduct. Failing to register before contacting a Florida student-athlete is a third-degree felony under §468.453(2), F.S., punishable by up to five years in state prison.
Before You Start: Documents and Information You Need
Pull every item below before you open the PDF. The DBPR will not hold an incomplete file open; it issues a deficiency letter and gives you 90 days to cure or the application is closed and the $500 fee is forfeited under Rule 61-35.003, F.A.C..
- Government photo ID. A driver license, passport, or military ID. Without it, the notary cannot complete the jurat on page 6 and the file is dead on arrival.
- Social Security number. Required by §559.79, F.S. for licensing. A missing or wrong SSN stalls the FDLE background check by 4–6 weeks.
- Live Scan fingerprint receipt. Submitted through a DBPR-approved Live Scan vendor using ORI number FL924050Z. Without the ORI, prints route to the wrong agency and the check never returns.
- $15,000 surety bond. Issued on DBPR Form ATH-2 by a surety licensed in Florida. The bond protects athletes and universities; an unsigned or wrong-amount bond is the #1 rejection reason.
- Certificate of Good Standing from any other state where you are registered as an athlete agent, dated within 60 days of filing.
- List of every state and players’ association registration you currently hold, with registration numbers and expiration dates, for Question 7 on page 3.
- Sample agency contract you intend to use with Florida student-athletes, conforming to §468.454, F.S. notice requirements.
- Two passport-style photos taken within the last six months, written name and date of birth on the back in pencil.
- $500 application fee paid by check, money order, or credit card through the DBPR Online Services portal.
- Court-certified disposition records for any criminal charge ever filed against you, even charges that were dropped, sealed, or expunged.
Where to Get the Form and How to Access It
The only authoritative copy of DBPR ATH-1 lives on the DBPR Athlete Agents page. Third-party sites often host outdated revisions; using a 2019 or 2021 revision triggers an automatic rejection because the disclosure questions and fee schedule have changed.
You can fill the form three ways. The first is the DBPR Online Services portal, which lets you create an account, complete the application screen by screen, upload PDFs of supporting documents, and pay by credit card. The second is to download the PDF, type answers using Adobe Acrobat, print it, sign it before a notary, and mail it. The third is in-person walk-in at the DBPR Customer Contact Center in Tallahassee, which most applicants skip because it costs the same and saves no time.
If you are out of state, the online portal is the right pick. Mail filings from out of state add 7–10 business days each direction, and certified mail tracking sometimes lags behind the DBPR’s internal date-stamp.
The PDF is a fillable form but it is not “smart.” It does not flag missing fields, it does not validate SSN format, and it does not warn you if your answer to a disclosure question is inconsistent with another. Read every line twice before you sign.
Step-by-Step: How to Fill Out DBPR ATH-1 Line by Line
The form has six pages. Page 1 is the application cover, pages 2–3 are personal and business information, page 4 is the disclosure questionnaire, page 5 is the affidavit and notary block, and page 6 is the document checklist. Walk through it in order.
Section 1, Box 1: Type of Application
The form asks whether you are filing an Initial Application, a Renewal, a Reciprocity Registration, or a Reinstatement. Check Initial Application if this is your first Florida registration. Check Reciprocity only if you currently hold an active athlete agent registration in another U.S. state and want Florida to honor it under §468.453(4), F.S.
Mark an X clearly inside the box; do not circle the label. Marcus Lee, a first-time agent based in Atlanta who plans to recruit Florida college football players, checks the box next to Initial Application.
A common edge case trips reciprocity filers. If your other-state registration has lapsed, even by one day, you cannot check Reciprocity, and you must file an Initial Application with full fingerprints. Filers who check Reciprocity without a current out-of-state registration get an automatic deficiency notice that costs 30 days.
The mistake on this box is checking two types at once because you are not sure. The DBPR reads dual-checked boxes as Initial by default, which means you pay the higher Initial fee even if you qualified for the cheaper Reciprocity track. The misconception is that Reciprocity skips the background check; it does not. Florida always runs its own FDLE/FBI fingerprint check.
Section 1, Box 2: Full Legal Name
The form asks for your full legal name as it appears on your Social Security card. Enter your last name, first name, and middle name in ALL CAPS, one letter per box where boxes are provided. Do not use nicknames, do not use initials unless your legal name is an initial.
Marcus Lee writes LEE, MARCUS JAMES. If your legal name is “M. James Lee,” write the M as a letter, not as “M only.”
The edge case is hyphenated or two-word last names. Write GARCIA-LOPEZ or VAN BUREN exactly as printed on your Social Security card; the DBPR cross-checks names with the Social Security Administration, and a mismatch holds the file for verification.
The common mistake is using a married name that has not yet been updated with SSA. The consequence is a 6–8 week SSA verification delay. The misconception is that “professional name” or “agency DBA” goes here; it does not. Business names go in Section 3, not Section 1.
Section 1, Box 3: Other Names Used
The form asks for every other name you have ever used, including maiden names, prior married names, stage names, and nicknames you sign on contracts. List each on its own line with the date range you used it.
Sofia Reyes-Martinez writes REYES, SOFIA (maiden, 1990–2014) and MARTINEZ, SOFIA (married, 2014–present).
The edge case is a single-letter middle initial change. If your driver license shows “J.” but your SSA record shows “JAMES,” list both. The mistake is leaving the box blank because you never legally changed your name; if you have ever signed a contract or filed a tax return under a different name, list it. The consequence is a fingerprint hit that comes back under an unlisted alias, which the DBPR treats as a false statement under §468.456, F.S.
The misconception is that nicknames do not count. They do, especially if any criminal record exists under that nickname.
Section 1, Box 4: Date of Birth and Social Security Number
The form asks for your date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY format and your nine-digit Social Security number. Use slashes, not dashes, in the date. Use dashes in the SSN: 123-45-6789.
Marcus Lee writes 04/22/1986 and 268-45-9921.
The edge case is a non-citizen applicant. If you do not have an SSN, you must request a substitute identifier from the DBPR Bureau of Education and Testing before filing; do not write “N/A” in the box. The mistake is transposing two digits in the SSN, which routes the FDLE background check to the wrong record and returns no match. The consequence is a 30-day re-fingerprint cycle.
The misconception is that the DBPR will look up your SSN if you forget. It will not; a missing SSN voids the application.
Section 1, Box 5: Residence Address
Enter your physical home address, including apartment or unit number, city, state, and ZIP+4. Do not use a P.O. Box, a UPS Store box, or a registered-agent address. Florida requires a physical residence under Rule 61-35.002, F.A.C.
Carlos Mendoza writes 1845 NW 7TH ST, APT 12B, MIAMI, FL 33125-2210.
The edge case is the road-warrior agent who lives out of hotels. Pick the address on your driver license; the DBPR uses the same physical-address rule the DMV uses. The mistake is listing the agency office here. The consequence is a deficiency letter that asks for the home address before the file moves forward. The misconception is that residence and mailing can be the same P.O. Box; the residence must always be a physical street address.
Section 1, Box 6: Mailing Address
Enter the address where you want the DBPR to send your wall certificate, renewal notice, and any deficiency letters. A P.O. Box is allowed here.
Carlos Mendoza writes PO BOX 99012, MIAMI, FL 33199.
The edge case is mail forwarding. If you move mid-application, file DBPR Form 0050-1 within 10 days under §455.275, F.S. The mistake is using an old mailing address from a prior application; deficiency notices go to whatever address is on the most recent form, and missing one closes the file. The misconception is that email replaces a mailing address. It does not; the DBPR mails original certificates by USPS.
Section 2: Business Information
This block asks for the legal name of the agency you work for, the agency’s federal Employer Identification Number, the agency’s principal office address, and your job title. Enter the agency’s exact registered legal name from the Florida Division of Corporations Sunbiz record, not the DBA.
Sofia Reyes-Martinez writes APEX SPORTS REPRESENTATION LLC, EIN 88-1234567, 200 S BISCAYNE BLVD STE 2400, MIAMI, FL 33131, TITLE: MANAGING PARTNER.
The edge case is a solo operator with no agency. Write SELF-EMPLOYED in the agency name field, your own SSN where the EIN goes, and your home address as the principal office. The mistake is listing the agency’s marketing name; if Sunbiz shows “APEX SPORTS REPRESENTATION LLC” but the website says “Apex Sports Group,” use the LLC name.
The consequence of using a DBA is that the surety bond, which must be issued in the same legal name, will not match, and both documents bounce back. The misconception is that NFLPA-certified agents are exempt from this section; they are not.
Section 3: Athletic Background and Sports Represented
List every sport you intend to represent in Florida and every sport you have represented in the last five years anywhere. Use the sport categories from §468.452, F.S.: football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, golf, tennis, and “other intercollegiate sport.”
Marcus Lee writes FOOTBALL (current), BASKETBALL (2019–2022).
The edge case is NIL-only representation. Even if you only handle name, image, and likeness deals and never a pro-team contract, the activity falls inside §468.452(1), F.S. and you must register. The mistake is writing “all sports” or leaving the box blank because you have not yet signed an athlete; the DBPR rejects vague answers. The misconception is that retired sports do not count; if you ever represented an athlete in that sport, list it with the date range.
Section 4: Disclosure Questions
This is the most-failed section of the form. You must answer Yes or No to each of the eight questions about criminal history, civil judgments, prior license discipline, bankruptcy, and NCAA or players-association sanctions. A Yes answer requires a separate typed explanation page with court name, case number, charge, disposition, and date, plus court-certified copies of the disposition.
Carlos Mendoza, who pled no contest to a 2012 misdemeanor DUI in Miami-Dade County, checks YES on Question 4.1, attaches a typed sheet titled “Explanation – Question 4.1,” and includes a certified copy of the plea and judgment.
The edge case is a sealed or expunged record. Florida law under §943.0585, F.S. lets you deny a sealed arrest in most situations, but the athlete-agent application is one of the statutory exceptions, and you must disclose. The mistake is checking No because the case was dismissed; the question asks if you were charged, not convicted. The consequence is a third-degree felony for a false statement under §468.456, F.S. The misconception is that out-of-state or out-of-country offenses do not count; they do.
Section 5: Other Registrations
List every state athlete-agent registration, every players’ association certification (NFLPA, NBPA, MLBPA, NHLPA, MLSPA, WNBPA), and every prior Florida registration. Include registration number, issue date, expiration date, and current status.
Sofia Reyes-Martinez writes NFLPA Contract Advisor #C-2019-0451, issued 06/15/2019, current; Texas Athlete Agent #AA-1822, issued 03/01/2021, expires 03/01/2025, current.
The edge case is a pending application in another state. List it as PENDING with the application date. The mistake is omitting a lapsed registration; the FDLE check surfaces it and the DBPR treats omission as a false statement. The misconception is that NFLPA certification is a license. It is a private players-association credential and does not satisfy Florida’s registration requirement.
Section 6: Affidavit and Signature
Sign and date the affidavit on page 5 in the presence of a notary public. The notary completes the jurat with name, commission number, expiration date, and seal. Florida accepts remote online notarization under §117.201, F.S.
Marcus Lee signs MARCUS JAMES LEE in cursive, dates 03/12/2026, and the notary affixes a Florida seal with commission number HH 245789.
The edge case is a non-Florida notary. The DBPR accepts any U.S.-state notary as long as the jurat is properly completed. The mistake is signing before going to the notary. The notary must witness the signature live, and a pre-signed affidavit is void. The misconception is that an electronic signature alone satisfies the affidavit; it does not unless paired with a Florida-compliant remote notary platform.
Three Filled-Out Examples Using Real Scenarios
Each scenario follows one named applicant from page 1 to page 6. Use the tables to see exactly what each filer enters in the most-failed sections.
Scenario 1: Marcus Lee, first-time NFL-track agent in Atlanta filing for Florida
| Form Section | What Marcus Enters |
|---|---|
| Section 1 Box 1, Application Type | Initial Application |
| Section 1 Box 2, Legal Name | LEE, MARCUS JAMES |
| Section 1 Box 4, DOB and SSN | 04/22/1986, 268-45-9921 |
| Section 1 Box 5, Residence | 742 PEACHTREE ST NE, APT 9, ATLANTA, GA 30308-1822 |
| Section 2, Agency | LEE SPORTS GROUP LLC, EIN 92-7765432 |
| Section 3, Sports | FOOTBALL (current) |
| Section 4, Disclosures | All NO; no explanation pages |
| Section 5, Other Registrations | NFLPA Contract Advisor #C-2024-0987, issued 07/01/2024 |
| Page 6 Checklist, Bond | ATH-2 surety bond, $15,000, Travelers Casualty |
| Fee | $500 paid via online portal credit card |
Scenario 2: Sofia Reyes-Martinez, out-of-state agent seeking Florida reciprocity
| Form Section | What Sofia Enters |
|---|---|
| Section 1 Box 1, Application Type | Reciprocity Registration |
| Section 1 Box 2, Legal Name | REYES-MARTINEZ, SOFIA ELENA |
| Section 1 Box 3, Other Names | REYES, SOFIA (maiden 1990–2014); MARTINEZ, SOFIA (married 2014–2024) |
| Section 2, Agency | APEX SPORTS REPRESENTATION LLC, EIN 88-1234567 |
| Section 3, Sports | BASKETBALL, BASEBALL |
| Section 4, Disclosures | YES on 4.5 (2018 civil judgment, settled), explanation attached |
| Section 5, Other Registrations | Texas AA-1822 (current), California AA-994 (current), NBPA #BP-227 |
| Page 6 Checklist, Good Standing | Texas Certificate of Good Standing dated 02/14/2026 |
| Fee | $500 plus $25 reciprocity surcharge |
| Filing Channel | DBPR Online Services portal |
Scenario 3: Carlos Mendoza, Miami-based MLBPA-certified agent with a prior misdemeanor
| Form Section | What Carlos Enters |
|---|---|
| Section 1 Box 1, Application Type | Initial Application |
| Section 1 Box 2, Legal Name | MENDOZA, CARLOS ANTONIO |
| Section 1 Box 5, Residence | 1845 NW 7TH ST APT 12B, MIAMI, FL 33125-2210 |
| Section 2, Agency | SELF-EMPLOYED, SSN as identifier |
| Section 3, Sports | BASEBALL (current), SOCCER (2019–2021) |
| Section 4, Disclosures | YES on 4.1 (2012 misdemeanor DUI, Miami-Dade); certified disposition attached |
| Section 5, Other Registrations | MLBPA Certified Agent #MLB-CA-3344, issued 02/01/2020 |
| Page 6 Checklist, Bond | ATH-2 surety bond, $15,000, Hartford |
| Fee | $500 paid by cashier’s check |
| Filing Channel | Mail to DBPR Tallahassee |
Beyond these three, two other named filers help illustrate edge cases inside the line-by-line walkthrough: Aisha Patel, a financial advisor adding NIL representation to her practice, and Daniel Kim, an entertainment lawyer who started negotiating endorsement deals for a college tennis player and learned mid-deal that he had to register.
How to File the Completed Form
You have three filing channels, and each has its own address, fee path, and proof-of-filing rule. Pick one channel and stick with it; mixing channels (online application, mailed bond) is allowed but slows the file by 10–15 days while the DBPR re-pairs your documents.
Online portal. Go to the DBPR Online Services portal, create an account, and choose Athlete Agent Initial Application. Upload the signed PDF, the surety bond, the Live Scan receipt, and any explanation attachments. Pay the $500 fee with Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or ACH e-check. The portal issues a confirmation number; screenshot it and save the PDF receipt. Processing runs 30–45 days.
Mail. Send the original signed and notarized application, original surety bond, Live Scan receipt, and a $500 check or money order payable to Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation to: DBPR, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. Use USPS Certified Mail with return receipt; that green card is your only proof of filing. Processing runs 45–60 days.
In person. Walk into the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays. Pay by check, money order, cashier’s check, or credit card. Get a date-stamped copy of page 1 as your proof of filing. Processing time matches the mail channel.
Fax filing is not allowed for ATH-1 because the form requires an original notary seal. Email submission is also not allowed for the original; only the online portal accepts digital originals.
What Happens After You File
Within 7 business days the DBPR sends an acknowledgment letter or portal notice with your application number. Use that number on every later phone call or email. The DBPR Bureau of Education and Testing then runs the FDLE/FBI fingerprint check, verifies the surety bond with the surety, and routes the disclosure answers to a licensing analyst.
If everything is clean, the analyst issues your registration certificate by mail in 30–60 days. The certificate carries a two-year term that expires on November 30 of the second year under Rule 61-35.004, F.A.C., regardless of when in the cycle you registered. An agent who files in March 2026 still expires November 30, 2027.
If something is missing, the DBPR mails a deficiency letter listing each defect. You have 90 days to cure under Rule 61-35.003, F.A.C. or the file closes and the $500 fee is forfeited. Most cures take a single mailed response; complex cures involving criminal-history disputes can take 6–9 months.
If the disclosure section triggers a denial, the DBPR sends a Notice of Intent to Deny, and you have 21 days to request a Chapter 120 administrative hearing under §120.569, F.S. Most denials settle through a stipulated agreement that lets the agent register with conditions.
Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the Form
- Using an old form revision. The DBPR auto-rejects pre-2024 revisions; refile costs 30 days.
- Leaving Section 4 disclosure questions blank. The application is treated as withdrawn and the fee is forfeited.
- Checking No on a sealed or expunged charge. Triggers a §468.456, F.S. false-statement felony referral.
- Wrong ORI on Live Scan. Prints route to the wrong agency; the FDLE check never returns.
- Surety bond in the agency’s DBA instead of legal name. Bond is void and must be re-issued, costing 2–4 weeks.
- Mailing the bond and the application separately. The DBPR cannot pair them; both sit in the unmatched-documents queue.
- Using a P.O. Box for residence. Auto-deficiency under Rule 61-35.002, F.A.C.
- Notary jurat missing seal or commission expiration. Affidavit is void; entire file rejected.
- Paying the wrong fee. A $499 or $501 payment is rejected; the DBPR does not adjust amounts.
- Forgetting to list NFLPA, NBPA, or MLBPA certification. The FDLE/players-association data exchange surfaces it, and the omission is treated as a false statement.
Do’s and Don’ts
- Do download a fresh PDF from the DBPR forms library the day you fill it out; the revision date matters.
- Do disclose every criminal charge, even ones from 30 years ago; honesty rarely denies a license, but lying always does.
- Do order your surety bond at least 21 days before filing; underwriters often ask for credit checks that take 7–10 days.
- Do fingerprint at a DBPR-approved Live Scan vendor using ORI FL924050Z; ink-card prints are no longer accepted.
- Do keep a full PDF copy of the signed application and every attachment for your records.
- Do call the DBPR Customer Contact Center at (850) 487-1395 if you have not received an acknowledgment within 10 days.
- Don’t rely on a paralegal or assistant to sign the affidavit on your behalf; only the applicant can sign.
- Don’t mail cash; the DBPR returns cash payments and treats the application as unfiled.
- Don’t submit a new application during a 90-day cure period; the DBPR will close one of the two.
- Don’t start contacting Florida student-athletes before the certificate issues; pre-registration contact is a felony under §468.453(2), F.S.
- Don’t use the same surety bond for two different agents in the same agency; each agent needs an individual $15,000 bond.
- Don’t ignore a deficiency letter even if you disagree; respond in writing within 90 days and dispute on the record.
Pros and Cons of Filing on Your Own vs. With Help
- Pro of filing pro se: Saves the $750–$2,500 attorney fee most licensing lawyers charge for ATH-1.
- Pro of filing pro se: Forces you to read every word of Chapter 468 Part IX, F.S., which you must follow once licensed anyway.
- Pro of filing pro se: Online portal walks you screen by screen and prevents some omissions.
- Pro of filing pro se: Faster start because there is no scheduling lag with outside counsel.
- Pro of filing pro se: You build a direct relationship with the DBPR analyst handling your file.
- Con of filing pro se: Disclosure-question errors can trigger criminal liability that an attorney would have caught.
- Con of filing pro se: Surety-bond rejections often need quick negotiation with the underwriter that lay applicants struggle with.
- Con of filing pro se: A denial appeal under Chapter 120, F.S. is technical and hard to handle without counsel.
- Con of filing pro se: You may miss a reciprocity option that would save the fingerprint step.
- Con of filing pro se: Time spent on the application is time not spent recruiting athletes.
Filing by Online Portal vs. by Mail
| Filing Feature | Mail vs. Online |
|---|---|
| Speed of acknowledgment | Online: 24 hours. Mail: 7–10 days. |
| Total processing time | Online: 30–45 days. Mail: 45–60 days. |
| Payment methods | Online: card or e-check. Mail: check or money order. |
| Proof of filing | Online: portal receipt PDF. Mail: USPS green card. |
| Original notary seal | Both accept seal; online uploads scanned original. |
| Best for out-of-state filers | Online: yes. Mail: adds 7–10 days each direction. |
| Cure of deficiencies | Online: upload directly to file. Mail: re-mail certified. |
| Fee surcharge | Online: $0. Mail: $0; in-person also $0. |
FAQs
Do I have to register before I talk to a Florida student-athlete?
Yes. Any solicitation of a Florida student-athlete by an unregistered agent is a third-degree felony under §468.453(2), Florida Statutes, regardless of whether money changed hands.
Does an NFLPA, NBPA, or MLBPA certification replace Florida registration?
No. Players-association certifications are private credentials and do not satisfy Chapter 468 Part IX, F.S. You must still file ATH-1 and post a $15,000 bond.
Do I write my maiden name or married name in Section 1 Box 2?
Yes, write the name on your current Social Security card; list any other name in Box 3 with the date range you used it.
Should I check Yes on Question 4.1 if my charge was dismissed?
Yes. Question 4.1 asks whether you were charged, not convicted. Dismissals, nolle prosequi, and acquittals all require a Yes plus a certified disposition.
Do I disclose a sealed or expunged record on Section 4?
Yes. The athlete-agent application is a statutory exception to §943.0585, F.S.; non-disclosure is a false-statement felony under §468.456, F.S.
Can I use a P.O. Box for the residence address in Box 5?
No. Rule 61-35.002, F.A.C. requires a physical street address for residence; a P.O. Box is allowed only in the mailing-address box.
Is the $500 fee refundable if my application is denied?
No. Application fees are non-refundable under §455.219, F.S., even if the DBPR denies the registration on disclosure grounds.
How long does the DBPR take to issue a certificate?
Yes, processing varies; expect 30–45 days for online filings and 45–60 days for mailed filings, longer if the FDLE check returns a hit.
Do I need a separate bond for each state I register in?
Yes. Florida’s $15,000 bond covers Florida claims only; each state where you register requires its own bond in that state’s amount.
Can I file ATH-1 by email or fax?
No. Only the online portal, certified mail, or in-person filing is accepted because the affidavit needs an original notary seal.
Does the registration auto-renew every two years?
No. You must file the renewal form before the November 30 expiration; a lapsed registration forces a full Initial Application again.
Do I list a sport I represented 10 years ago in Section 3?
No. Section 3 captures the last five years plus current sports; older representation is not required unless it triggered discipline that you must disclose elsewhere.
Can a parent who only advises their own child skip registration?
Yes. §468.452(2), F.S. exempts an athlete’s parent or guardian acting without a fee, but a parent who takes any compensation must register.
What happens if my surety bond is canceled mid-cycle?
No registered agent may operate without an active bond; the DBPR suspends the registration the day the surety files the cancellation under §468.453(3), F.S.
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