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Update us on how this resolves! I'm dealing with a potential similar situation and would love to know if the mobility of the equipment ends up being the deciding factor for priority. Good luck with the recovery.

This is exactly why I always recommend adding a specific covenant to equipment financing agreements requiring borrowers to immediately notify the lender of any construction projects where the equipment will be used. We also require them to provide advance notice before moving equipment to any construction site. It doesn't prevent mechanics lien issues entirely, but it gives you better visibility into potential conflicts before they become priority disputes. The mobile nature of your equipment should work in your favor here - just make sure you have documentation showing it was never permanently affixed to any real property.

Quick update for anyone following - I finally figured out the issue. The original UCC-1 was filed with 'Advanced Mfg Solutions LLC' instead of the full 'Manufacturing' spelling. Once I searched with the abbreviated version, all the continuation records showed up properly. Thanks everyone for the suggestions!

This is such a common issue with Ohio's UCC database! I've found that creating a standardized checklist of name variations helps streamline the process. I always try: full legal name, abbreviated versions (Mfg, Corp, Inc vs Inc., LLC vs L.L.C.), with/without punctuation, and sometimes even check if there are typos in the original filing. The Ohio SOS system really needs an upgrade to handle fuzzy matching like other states do. For high-value deals like your $2.8M portfolio, it's definitely worth the extra time to be thorough with the search variations.

This thread has been super helpful. I was about to panic-file a duplicate continuation, but now I'll just request the certified copy instead. It's reassuring to know this is a known system issue and not something wrong with my specific filing.

This is such a relief to read - I've been dealing with the exact same issue since April! Filed a UCC-3 continuation for a $1.2M equipment line and it completely vanished from search results despite having the confirmation receipt. I was starting to think I'd somehow messed up the debtor name or collateral description. The fact that they're acknowledging this as a system-wide problem and offering free certified copies is huge. I'm definitely calling tomorrow to get my documentation sorted before my lender starts asking questions. Has anyone had success with the advanced search option mentioned earlier, or is that affected by the same indexing issues?

For future reference, always run your loan documents through a verification process before funding. Whether that's internal legal review or a service like Certana.ai, you need to catch these gaps early. The distinction between promissory notes and security agreements trips up even experienced lenders sometimes.

This is a really common issue that catches a lot of lenders off guard. Based on what you've described, it sounds like you may have an attachment problem (the security agreement part) but definitely have a perfection problem (no UCC-1 filing). The other creditor likely has priority if they properly perfected first, regardless of when your note was signed. I'd strongly recommend getting an emergency consultation with a UCC attorney ASAP - don't wait until Monday. Some states allow for late filings that can still protect you against future creditors, and there might be other legal strategies available depending on the specific language in your documents and the other creditor's filing. Time is critical here, especially with equipment that could be repossessed.

Update us on how this turns out! Always interested to hear about fixture filing experiences. And definitely confirm that landlord consent situation - some leases specifically prohibit fixture filings or require advance notice. Don't want the landlord objecting after you've already filed.

Just went through a similar fixture filing situation last month. One thing that really helped was creating a checklist before starting: 1) Confirm state-specific filing location requirements, 2) Obtain complete legal description from deed records, 3) Review lease for any fixture filing restrictions or notice requirements, 4) Verify debtor name matches exactly with property records, 5) Check UCC-1 form for fixture filing checkbox and proper real estate description format. The $850K value definitely makes this high-stakes - consider having both your UCC counsel and a local real estate attorney review before filing. Also, if your state allows dual filing (SOS + real estate records), the extra cost might be worth the peace of mind for this amount.