Delaware UCC lien search showing outdated info - anyone else having portal issues?

Already tried that unfortunately. Searched by filing number, debtor name variations, even tried the secured party name. Nothing pulls up the continuation from last month.

That's concerning for a $2.3M loan. I'd call the Delaware SOS filing office directly if the online search isn't working.

Good point about calling. Their phone support can usually tell you if a filing went through even if the search portal is acting up.

We were super careful about the debtor name match. Used the exact same format as the original UCC-1. Could there be other fields that need to match exactly?

Sometimes it's the secured party name or address formatting. Delaware can be picky about those details too.

This is why I always do a test search before filing anything important. Better to catch name issues early than deal with perfection gaps later.

That sounds helpful. Does it work with Delaware filings specifically? Our documents look identical to me but maybe there's something subtle I'm missing.

Yes, it works with any state's UCC documents. Just upload both PDFs and it highlights any discrepancies that could cause filing issues. Much faster than manually comparing everything line by line.

Never heard of that tool but sounds like it could save a lot of headaches. Going to check it out for my own filings.

That's somewhat reassuring. How long should I expect to wait? My lender is getting antsy about the perfection status.

In my experience, up to 3-4 weeks for complex filings like continuations. But definitely call their office to confirm it was processed correctly.

I hate when the search portal lags behind. Makes it impossible to verify filings for clients who need immediate confirmation.

Paper copies don't help when your lender needs to verify current perfection status though. They want to see it in the official database.

True, but at least you have proof you filed correctly if there's a dispute later.

We used the standard Delaware UCC-3 form from their website. Is there something specific I should look for in the requirements?

Look at their filing guide for continuation statements. Sometimes they update requirements without much notice.

Delaware did change some formatting rules this year. Worth double-checking against their current guidelines.

That gives me some hope. I'll call them first thing Monday morning. Just hate leaving the lender hanging with uncertainty about perfection status.

Totally understand the pressure from lenders. They get nervous about any gaps in perfection, especially on large loans like yours.

Good suggestion. I'll try some variations when I search again. We were careful to match exactly but maybe there's a subtle difference I missed.

This is why exact debtor name matching is so critical in UCC filings. One wrong character can break the whole chain.

Exactly. The system is very literal about name matching, especially for continuation filings that need to link back to the original.

That's a scary thought. How would I fix something like that if it happened? Would the lien still be perfected?

You'd need to file a corrective UCC-3 to properly link it to the original filing. Best to catch and fix these issues quickly.

This is exactly why I always verify filings immediately after submission rather than waiting weeks like some people do.

That's exactly the kind of subtle issue the tool is designed to catch! Glad it helped identify the problem.

Thanks for sharing that update. I need to check our secured party information more carefully. These tiny details can cause major headaches.

Wow, 'Suite' vs 'Ste' causing filing problems? That seems overly strict but good to know for future filings.

Right? You'd think the system would be smart enough to handle common abbreviations, but apparently not. Going to file a corrective UCC-3 to fix the address formatting.

Definitely worth the extra time to verify everything matches exactly. These formatting issues can create real problems for perfection.

Same here. Never realized how picky the system could be about minor formatting differences.