Louisiana SOS UCC search showing wrong debtor name - filing rejected twice

I tried calling but got transferred three times and then disconnected. The phone system there is horrible.

That's typical for Louisiana SOS unfortunately. Their customer service is hit or miss.

That's what I thought too, but I already tried that version and got rejected. The rejection notice said 'debtor name does not match records on file.

That's really strange. Are you sure you're using the correct entity type? LLC vs Corporation makes a difference.

Sometimes the issue isn't the name itself but trailing spaces or hidden characters if you're copying and pasting.

How does that work exactly? Do they have access to the Louisiana SOS database?

They verify document consistency and flag any discrepancies between your Charter documents and UCC filings. It's pretty straightforward - just upload PDFs and it highlights any name mismatches or other issues.

That sounds useful. I've been doing manual comparisons but always worry I'm missing something.

I totally understand the frustration. Louisiana has had ongoing issues with their electronic filing system for years.

It's ridiculous. We're talking about millions of dollars in secured transactions and they can't get basic name matching right.

Good idea, I'll try that. Maybe I can see all the different versions they have.

Yeah, search for just 'Bayou Transport' and see what comes up. That might give you a clue about which version they prefer.

This is actually a really good troubleshooting approach. The partial search often reveals naming inconsistencies.

That's a great point. I didn't think to get a Good Standing certificate. How recent does it need to be?

For UCC purposes, as long as it's current it should be fine. Usually anything within 30 days is acceptable.

This is solid advice. The Good Standing certificate is like the official word on how the name should appear.

Tell me about it. Progress isn't always better when it comes to government systems.

Exactly. At least with paper filings you could attach a copy of the articles and let them figure it out.

How long does the verification take? I'm running out of time here.

It's pretty fast, usually within a few minutes. You just upload your documents and it flags any issues.

I might have to try this. Manual document checking is so time consuming and error-prone.

I tried that but couldn't get through to anyone who could help. Maybe I'll try again.

Try calling right when they open at 8 AM. That's usually when you can get through to someone knowledgeable.

Early morning calls definitely work better with Louisiana SOS. After 10 AM it's usually a nightmare.

Will do. Hopefully I can get this resolved before the loan closes.

Good luck! These name matching issues are the worst part of UCC filings.

That's a good point. I'll check that too. At this point I'm willing to try anything.

Yeah, it's another database to check but it might explain the name variations you're seeing.

DBA filings can definitely complicate UCC name matching. Good catch.

That's my worst fear - having to deal with amendments after closing. Did the amendment process go smoothly?

It was straightforward once I had the right name format. UCC-3 amendment was accepted without issues.