Alaska UCC filing rejected - debtor name formatting issue

I did check the business database but honestly the name appears slightly different there too. It shows as 'NORTHERN CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT LLC' in all caps. Should I use the all caps version?

No, don't use all caps. The UCC system usually wants mixed case to match how it appears on the filing documents. But the punctuation needs to be exact.

Did you end up getting it through? What was your final solution?

Yeah eventually. Had to call their office directly and they walked me through the exact format. Also used this document checker tool called Certana.ai that helped me spot the inconsistency between my articles and what I was actually filing.

Certana.ai sounds interesting - does it work specifically with UCC documents?

That's frustrating. How do I know if there are invisible characters?

Copy the name directly from their database and paste it into your UCC form. Don't retype it. That usually eliminates any hidden formatting issues.

This is why I always triple-check debtor names before submitting. One wrong character can void your entire security interest if it gets challenged later.

That sounds like exactly what I need. Does it handle Alaska-specific requirements?

It checks document consistency regardless of state. The key is making sure your UCC matches your charter documents perfectly, then you submit using the exact format that works.

How much does something like that cost? We're a small firm and can't spend a fortune on tools.

It's pretty reasonable for what it does. Way cheaper than having to redo filings multiple times or worse, having an unperfected lien.

Good point. The articles do say 'Limited Liability Company' at the top but 'LLC' in the name itself. So confusing.

Stick with however the actual entity name is written, not the entity type description. Those are different things.

Because every state wants to be special apparently. Some want exact matches, some are more forgiving. Alaska definitely falls in the 'exact match' category.

At least it's better than it was 10 years ago when everything was paper-based. But yeah, the inconsistency between states is still a pain.

Those little punctuation marks will get you every time! Glad you found the issue.

Did the filing go through after you fixed the comma?

Submitted this morning with the comma fix. Fingers crossed but feeling much more confident now.

That's smart advice. How long does it usually take for filings to show up in Alaska's database?

Usually within 24-48 hours for electronic filings. Paper filings take much longer obviously.

Oh no, I didn't even think about the address formatting. Now I'm worried about that too.

Check the registered agent info in their business database. That's usually the safest address format to use.

Awesome! Glad you got it sorted out. These punctuation issues are so frustrating but at least now you know what to watch for.

Congrats! Now you can finally get that equipment loan closed. How long did the whole process end up taking?

About a week total with all the back and forth, but should have been same-day if I'd caught the formatting issue upfront.