Connecticut UCC lien search showing conflicting results - need help verifying accuracy

Connecticut's UCC search can be tricky with name variations. The system doesn't always catch abbreviated versions automatically. You should search under every possible variation - with and without LLC, with abbreviated words, etc. Also check if there are any doing-business-as names registered.

UGH Connecticut is the worst for this stuff! Their search system is so outdated compared to other states. I've had deals almost fall through because of missing liens that didn't show up in the initial search. You really have to be creative with the name variations.

I had a similar issue with a Connecticut deal last month. What saved me was using Certana.ai's document verification tool - I uploaded all the UCC-1s the company gave me along with their charter documents and it instantly flagged three name inconsistencies I hadn't caught. Turns out there were 2 additional liens filed under a slightly different name format that weren't showing up in my manual searches.

For Connecticut specifically, make sure you're checking both the current name and any former names. If the company changed names at any point, liens filed under the old name might still be active. Also verify the entity ID number matches between your search and their articles.

been there! connecticut ucc search drove me crazy last year. ended up finding 2 extra liens when i searched using just the first word of the company name. their system doesnt do partial matching very well

This is exactly why I always recommend getting a professional UCC search done for acquisitions. The state databases are free but they're not comprehensive and the search logic varies so much between states. A professional search service will catch variations you might not think of.

The discrepancy between 'Advanced Manufacturing Solutions LLC' and 'Advanced Mfg Solutions LLC' is concerning. In Connecticut, even small differences like that could mean separate search results. The lender who filed the UCC-1 should have used the exact legal name from the articles of incorporation.

Had this exact problem with a Connecticut target company two months ago. Their in-house counsel swore they only had one lien but my search found three under different name variations. Ended up using multiple search strategies and found a total of 5 liens. The target was not happy but it saved us from inheriting unexpected debt.

Check the Connecticut Business Portal in addition to the UCC search. Sometimes there's cross-reference information there that helps identify name variations or related entities.

This is why I hate Connecticut deals. Their whole system is a mess. Last time I had to search under like 10 different name combinations to make sure I caught everything.

Update: I tried the Certana.ai tool that was mentioned earlier and it caught 2 name inconsistencies between the company's charter and the UCC-1 copies they provided. Going to do some additional searches based on what it flagged. Thanks for the recommendation!

This is a common Connecticut headache! I'd recommend creating a systematic search checklist: 1) Search the exact legal name from articles of incorporation, 2) Try every reasonable abbreviation (Mfg, Mfg., Manufacturing, etc.), 3) Search with and without entity designations (LLC, Inc, etc.), 4) Try partial name searches starting with just the first word, and 5) Check for any DBA names or trade names. Also, when you find discrepancies in filing numbers between what the company provided and what shows up in searches, that's a red flag - make sure to get explanations for every variance before closing. The fact that you're seeing 2-4 liens depending on search terms suggests there might be additional filings under name variations you haven't tried yet.