Perfection can be obtained by a creditor by filing a UCC Financing Statement with the Secretary of State. A qualified financing statement should include: Debtor and secured party's name, Collateral describing, and.
In addition to filing with the state, the UCC is filed with the County office that holds the county real estate records for the property. Filings for ownership entities are made in the state where the entity is registered. Filings for individuals are made in the state in which the individual resides.
Steps Download the UCC-1 form. Provide direct contact information if desired. Fill in the debtor's name and mailing address. List the name and address of the secured party. Indicate the collateral covered by the financing statement. Include applicable descriptions of the transaction. Fill out an addendum if necessary.
How do I complete my Financial Statement? Filling in the Financial Statement template. Enter your personal details. Enter your income. Enter your expenditure totals. Calculate how much you have left for all debts. Enter your debt details. Calculate how much you have left for secondary debts.
(b) The office in which to file a financing statement to perfect a security interest in collateral, including fixtures, of a transmitting utility is the office of the Secretary of State.
In all cases, you should file a UCC-1 with the secretary of state's office in the state where the debtor is incorporated or organized (if a business), or lives (if an individual).