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That's really helpful to know! I was worried that filing early might somehow reduce the extension period. So just to make sure I have this right - if my UCC-1 expires June 15, 2025, I can file the continuation anytime between December 15, 2024 and June 15, 2025, and either way it extends the filing until June 15, 2030?

Exactly right! You've got it perfectly. Filing anywhere in that 6-month window gives you the full extension to June 15, 2030. I just went through this process myself and was initially confused about the same thing. The UCC system is actually pretty fair in this regard - they don't penalize you for being proactive with your filings.

Welcome to the community, Diego! Great to see you jumping in and engaging with these discussions. UCC filings can definitely be overwhelming at first, but this thread shows how helpful the community can be in breaking down complex topics. Your plan to check loan docs first and file early in the window sounds very sensible. Don't hesitate to ask if you run into any specific issues when you get to the actual filing process - there are lots of experienced folks here who are happy to help troubleshoot!

This thread has been a goldmine of practical information! As someone new to UCC filings, I really appreciate how everyone broke down the continuation process step by step. The distinction between continuation and amendment was something I was struggling with too. One question - for those who mentioned using tracking tools like Certana.ai, do you find the automated alerts reliable enough to depend on entirely, or do you still maintain your own backup reminder systems? I'm thinking about setting up multiple layers of reminders since missing these deadlines seems so catastrophic for your security position.

I think there might be some confusion here about what UCC 1-308 actually does. As discussed throughout this thread, it's specifically about performing under a contract while reserving certain rights, not a general requirement to "reserve rights whenever signing." It doesn't turn tickets into contracts - contracts are formed based on offer, acceptance, and consideration regardless of UCC 1-308 notations. The provision is legitimate but much more limited in scope than what you're describing. In commercial lending contexts like we're discussing here, it's really about contract performance under protest rather than some kind of universal signing protection.

Great question, Aisha! From my experience in asset-based lending, I haven't seen a strong correlation between UCC 1-308 usage and actual payment problems. Most of the time it's either overly cautious counsel adding boilerplate language or borrowers who read something online but don't really understand what they're doing. The ones who tend to have issues later are usually the borrowers who are genuinely adversarial about the transaction terms from the start - but that shows up in other ways beyond just the 1-308 notation. I'd say it's more of a "keep an eye on this relationship" flag rather than a predictor of default. The documentation advice from earlier in this thread is spot on though - definitely worth noting what specific rights they claim to be reserving.

Thanks everyone. I feel much more confident now that the statutory analysis is the right approach here.

Good luck with the case. Sounds like you have a solid position.

This is really helpful perspective! I'm relatively new to secured transactions work and wasn't sure how much weight to give the official comments. Your point about the UCC being designed for certainty makes total sense - if comments could create exceptions not in the statutory text, it would defeat the purpose of having a predictable filing system. I'll definitely pull that complete filing history you mentioned to document the timeline clearly. Thanks for the practical advice!

Glad you got it sorted out! That's a common mistake. The UCC search is in a completely different section than the business entity records.

Great! Now that you've found your filings, make sure to check those lapse dates and set up a system to track continuation deadlines. That's just as important as finding the filings in the first place.

That's a really great point about business name changes! I hadn't thought about that scenario. We've had a few clients who went through mergers and acquisitions during the life of their loans, and I bet some of their UCC filings are still under the old entity names. Do you know if there's a way to link the old and new business names in the search system, or do you literally have to know the historical names and search each one separately?

This is especially important for equipment financing deals with longer terms. A 7-year equipment loan will definitely need at least one continuation filing.

And if you miss the continuation deadline, you're looking at a whole new UCC-1 filing plus potential gap in perfection. Much better to plan ahead and budget properly.

Oklahoma's online UCC system is pretty fast - you usually get confirmation within minutes for accepted filings. If there's a rejection, they typically notify you within a few hours, sometimes same day. For deal timing, I'd recommend submitting at least 2-3 business days before your closing just to be safe in case you need to file a correction. The system does give you an immediate receipt with a temporary file number that some title companies will accept as proof of filing pending the official confirmation.