Maryland UCC lien search showing conflicting results - which database is accurate?

That's a good point about the name variations. I did try a few different formats but maybe not enough. The entity is 'Precision Manufacturing Solutions, LLC' - should I also search for 'Precision Manufacturing Solutions LLC' without the comma?

Definitely try without the comma, and also try searching just 'Precision Manufacturing Solutions' in case someone filed against the root name before the LLC was formed. Maryland can be tricky with entity suffixes.

How long does an official search certificate typically take in Maryland? This deal has some time pressure and I'm trying to balance thoroughness with speed.

Usually 1-2 business days for standard service, or you can pay for expedited which is same day. Given the dollar amount involved, I'd definitely go expedited.

Just did an expedited search last week in Maryland - had results by 2pm same day. Totally worth it for deals this size.

That sounds really helpful - does it work with Maryland's specific search format? Some of these verification tools seem geared toward certain states.

Yes, it handled Maryland results just fine. You basically upload whatever PDFs you get from different searches and it compares them side by side, highlighting any discrepancies in filing numbers, dates, or debtor names. Really easy to use.

Ugh yes, the name variation thing is so frustrating. I once missed a lien because of a single hyphen difference in the company name.

That's why standardized debtor naming rules exist, but enforcement is still inconsistent across filing offices.

I'm trying to keep legal costs reasonable on this deal, but you might be right that it's worth the investment for this dollar amount.

Attorney searches are more thorough but honestly for straightforward cases like this, an official state search certificate should be sufficient.

It's all moveable equipment so shouldn't be fixture filings, but good point about double-checking the filing details.

Even manufacturing equipment can sometimes be considered fixtures if it's permanently attached to the building. Worth verifying the exact nature of the equipment.

True - and fixture filings have different continuation requirements too, so that could explain discrepancies in active vs terminated status.

That makes sense - is there a standard time lag for when terminations get reflected in the state system?

Maryland's usually pretty fast - within 24-48 hours for electronic terminations. But third-party services can take weeks to sync their databases.

Good point - I should probably pull their corporate filings to see if there have been any name changes over the years.

Maryland's corporate database is pretty user-friendly for checking name history. Definitely worth the extra step for a purchase this size.

How much does something like that typically cost? Trying to decide if it's worth it for smaller deals too.

I focus more on the value than the cost - catching one missed lien easily pays for itself many times over. The document comparison is pretty quick and straightforward.

That's a really good point - I need to look more carefully at the status indicators on each result. The commercial service layout isn't as clear as the state portal.

Exactly - I've seen commercial services list 'all filings' by default instead of just active ones. Always check the continuation and termination dates carefully.

And remember that UCC-1 filings are only good for 5 years unless continued, so anything filed before 2020 without a continuation should be lapsed.