PUBLIC RECORD GUIDE
How to Find UCC Filings
UCC-1 financing statements and why the exact legal name matters.
Where to look
- State UCC portals — Usually the Secretary of State.
- IACA — Links to state UCC offices. https://www.iaca.org
Steps
- Search the exact legal name from the SOS filing.
- Read the collateral description.
- Check the lapse date. Five years unless continued.
Questions
Is a UCC-1 a judgment?
No. It is notice of a claimed security interest.
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