A Maine UCC Financing Statement is a legal document that is used to perfect a security interest in personal property located in the state of Maine. It must be filed with the Maine Secretary of State in order to perfect the security interest in the collateral. The Maine UCC Financing Statement is used to give notice to other potential creditors of the secured party's interest in the collateral. There are two types of Maine UCC Financing Statements: a short form and a long form. The short form is used when less information is needed, such as when the debtor is an individual with only one name. The long form is used when more information is needed, such as when the debtor is a business entity. Both forms must include the names of the debtor and secured party, the address of the debtor, the collateral, and the filing date. The long form must also include the debtor's Social Security or Tax Identification Number.