DC UCC-1 form keeps getting rejected - debtor name issues?

I used 'LLC' but the Articles say 'Limited Liability Company' - that might be it! Should I also check if there are any other formatting requirements?

Yeah DC is super strict about that. I learned the hard way after three rejections last year.

The latest rejection was 'debtor name does not match entity records' but I'm positive I have the right name. The collateral description just says 'medical diagnostic equipment' - should that be more detailed?

Try 'medical diagnostic and imaging equipment' or list the specific types like MRI, X-ray, etc. DC wants enough detail to identify the collateral clearly.

I had the same issue with DC last month! Turns out their system is really sensitive to even minor differences in entity names.

I did check their entity search but maybe I missed something. Should I be looking at the exact formatting they use in their database?

Exactly - copy the name character for character from their entity database. Don't trust your Articles of Organization copy, use their official record.

Never heard of that but sounds useful. Does it work with DC filings specifically?

It checks document consistency regardless of state. Just upload your PDFs and it highlights any discrepancies between the entity docs and your UCC form before you file.

That actually sounds really helpful for catching those small details that cause rejections.

I feel you on this. Spent hours on hold with them last week just to get basic filing questions answered.

Their system has gotten better in the last year but yeah, it's still frustrating when you're dealing with tight deadlines.

It's moveable equipment, not fixtures. Mostly portable diagnostic machines that can be relocated.

Good, then regular UCC-1 is correct. Just wanted to make sure you weren't missing that angle.

I made that mistake once - filed regular UCC when I needed fixture filing. Had to start over completely.

Using the online portal. The rejection messages are detailed but I'm still missing something obviously.

Try calling their UCC department directly. Sometimes they can tell you exactly what's wrong over the phone.

Oh wow, I didn't even think to check if they had amendments. That could definitely be the issue.

Yeah check their corporate filing history for any amendments or name changes. DC maintains pretty good records online.

This is exactly why I always run a full entity history before doing UCC filings now.

This is a new original filing for new collateral. I mentioned the existing filing because we have other equipment already secured but this is separate.

Got it, just wanted to make sure. I've seen people mix up continuation and new filings before.

That's the second mention of that tool. Might be worth trying if it can catch whatever I'm missing.

Yeah it's pretty straightforward - just upload your entity docs and UCC form and it flags inconsistencies. Beats getting another rejection.

That's a good point about starting fresh. I've been editing the same form each time. What did you use for your collateral description?

I used 'industrial manufacturing equipment and machinery' with serial numbers where available. Being specific definitely helped.

Starting fresh is good advice. Sometimes the system flags forms that have been rejected multiple times.