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).
A rule of thumb when filing a UCC record is to file at the central filing office of the state where the debtor is located. However, there are exceptions, such as when the UCC records is filed as a fixture filing.
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.
Correct filing location: File the fixture filing in the real property records of the county where the real estate is located and, if the collateral includes both personal property and fixtures, also in the central UCC filing office where the debtor is “located” (as per UCC Article 9's definition of debtor location).
You may also have your Title Company file the UCC. 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.
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).
Legal requirements for the UCC-1 In order for a UCC-1 to hold weight in a legal proceeding, it must include the exact legal name of the debtor, the collateral included in the lien and the name of the secured party.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Financing Statement shows a security interest in personal property including in a cooperative corporation. The Office of the City Register records Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Financing Statements for co-ops. All other UCCs must be filed with the NYS Department of State.
A creditor files a UCC-1 to provide notice to interested parties that he or she has a security interest in a debtor's personal property.
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.