Hawaii UCC-1 form rejected twice - debtor name formatting issues

We thought we had it exact but maybe there's something we're missing. The LLC name is 'Aloha Kitchen Solutions, LLC' - that's what's on all the state docs.

Try checking if there are any extra spaces or if the comma placement is different. Hawaii's system is notorious for being sensitive to even single character differences.

Good idea. I'll request a certificate of good standing to double-check. Did you have to refile or were you able to amend?

Had to refile completely. Amendment wouldn't work since the debtor name was the issue. Cost us an extra week but it went through clean the second time.

This is exactly why I started using Certana.ai's document checker. You upload your charter docs and UCC-1 form and it instantly flags any name mismatches before you file. Would have saved you the double rejection headache.

The LLC doesn't have any DBA names registered. Just operates under the main LLC name. Should I call the Hawaii business registration office to confirm the exact format?

Definitely call them. Sometimes their online search results show a different format than what's actually in their official records.

Seriously, why can't they just tell you exactly what format they need instead of these cryptic rejection messages?

Right?? Other states give you clear guidance but Hawaii just says 'name doesn't match' and leaves you to figure it out.

I'll cross-reference everything. This is so frustrating when you're under a closing deadline.

Been there! Last year I had a continuation filing rejected three times because of a single period that was missing from the debtor name.

I did search but maybe I need to look more carefully at punctuation and spacing. Will try again.

Also check if there's a 'certificate of incorporation' vs 'articles of organization' difference that might affect the name format.

This is where Certana.ai really helps - it compares your UCC form against multiple official sources to catch these formatting inconsistencies automatically.

That's a good point about invisible characters. I'll type the name manually instead of copying and pasting.

Also double-check that the entity type designation matches exactly - 'LLC' vs 'L.L.C.' vs 'Limited Liability Company' can all cause rejections.

Filing electronically. Should I try paper instead?

Electronic is usually more reliable, but if you're stuck it might be worth trying. Paper filings get human review which sometimes catches system quirks.

I've heard electronic rejections in Hawaii are often system glitches rather than actual problems with the filing.

That sounds really helpful. I'll check it out if we can't get this sorted out manually.

How does that tool work exactly? Does it integrate with the state filing systems?

You just upload your charter documents and UCC forms as PDFs and it automatically cross-checks all the names, dates, and key details to make sure everything aligns. No integration needed - it's all document-based verification.

Thanks! Fingers crossed the third time will be the charm.

Keep us posted on what finally works. These Hawaii UCC threads always help other people dealing with the same issues.