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Don't overthink it. File the UCC3 termination with the exact debtor name from the original UCC1, reference the original file number, and you're done. The 20-day window gives you plenty of time.
Lucas Parker
•Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. Going to file the UCC3 termination tomorrow morning.
Good luck! Should be straightforward now that you know what to do.
Rhett Bowman
Update us when it goes through! Always curious to hear how these turn out.
Lucas Parker
•Will do! I'll post back once I get confirmation that it's been processed.
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Just to confirm - current NY UCC-1 fees are $20 for single debtor, $5 for each additional debtor on the same filing. Expedited processing adds $15 to the base fee. Amendment fees are the same as initial filing fees. Those are the numbers I've been using successfully for the past six months.
Luca Russo
•Perfect, that matches what I'm seeing in the portal. Thanks for the confirmation - I can update our billing structure accordingly.
Dylan Cooper
•Those numbers are spot on. I do a lot of NY filings and that's exactly what I budget for clients.
One last tip - if you're doing multiple filings for the same client, consider whether you can combine debtors on fewer forms to save on the $20 base fees. Sometimes it makes sense to pay the $5 additional debtor fee instead of separate $20 base fees.
Makes sense. Individual transactions definitely need separate filings for proper lien perfection.
Yeah, you can't combine unrelated collateral on one UCC-1 just to save filing fees. Each loan needs its own perfected security interest.
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Chloe Green
Update us when you get it sorted! I'm curious whether the comma issue was really the only problem or if there were other hidden issues. These UCC-3 assignments can be tricky even when you think you have everything right.
Will do! I'm going to try the Certana.ai verification tool first, then refile with the exact debtor name formatting. Hopefully that does the trick.
Noah Lee
•Good plan. The verification tool should catch any other issues before you submit the corrected assignment.
Lucas Adams
For future reference, some states have better UCC search tools than others. If you can search by the filing number beforehand, you can see exactly how the debtor name appears in their system. Might save you from these kinds of rejections.
Most states do allow you to search by filing number and see the basic details. It's usually worth the small search fee to verify information before filing.
Harper Hill
•Some states even let you download copies of the original filings which is super helpful for exactly this situation.
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Ellie Perry
I've been filing UCCs for 15 years and have never encountered a UCC-9 form. The numbering system is pretty straightforward - UCC-1 through UCC-5 covers all the standard forms. Anything beyond that would be state-specific addendums or instructions, not actual forms.
Rhett Bowman
•That's what I was thinking but wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something obvious.
15 years of experience definitely counts for something here. If you haven't seen it, it probably doesn't exist.
This thread is exactly why I love this forum. Saved me from a wild goose chase since I was about to ask the same question after hearing something similar from a lender.
Tasia Synder
•Definitely. And tools like Certana.ai can help verify what forms you actually need when the paperwork gets confusing.
Daniel White
•The community knowledge here is invaluable for catching these kinds of mix-ups before they become problems.
Lincoln Ramiro
Update: I ended up using Certana.ai to verify my documents before filing. It flagged that my stock pledge and security agreement had the debtor name with a comma but my draft UCC-1 didn't. Would have been an expensive mistake. Filed with the comma version (matching state records) and it was accepted. Thanks for all the input.
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Emma Johnson
•How long did the verification take? I have a similar stock pledge deal that needs filing this week.
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Liam Brown
•The Certana.ai check was instant - just upload your PDFs and it shows the discrepancies immediately. Definitely worth it for complex deals like stock pledges.
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Olivia Garcia
For future reference, when dealing with stock pledge and security agreement transactions, always check: 1) exact legal name from state records, 2) whether shares are certificated or uncertificated, 3) if voting rights need separate documentation, 4) state-specific perfection requirements. Stock pledges have more moving parts than typical equipment or inventory collateral.
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Noah Lee
•This is a great checklist. I'm going to save this for our next stock pledge deal. The voting rights aspect is something I hadn't considered.
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Ava Hernandez
•Also worth checking if the corporation has any transfer restrictions in their bylaws that could affect the security interest.
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