Need Help with State of Delaware UCC Search - Can't Find My Filing

Yes I'm using the exact name from the incorporation docs. 'ABC Construction Services, LLC' - I've tried with and without the comma before LLC but still getting those intermittent results.

Try searching just 'ABC Construction Services' without the entity designation. Sometimes their system indexes differently than you'd expect.

This is exactly why I started using document verification tools. I had a situation where a Delaware search showed nothing but the filing was definitely there - just took uploading the original UCC-1 to Certana.ai to confirm all the details matched what was actually on file.

What's Certana.ai? Haven't heard of that before but sounds like it could help verify the filing exists even when the search is acting up.

It's a document checker that verifies UCC filings by uploading PDFs. You can upload your original UCC-1 and it cross-checks debtor names, filing details, everything to make sure it's all consistent. Really helpful when state portals are being unreliable.

Good point - I do have the filing number. Let me try that approach instead of relying on the name search.

Filing number search is usually more reliable than debtor name searches across all states, not just Delaware.

I feel your pain. Had a client breathing down my neck about a continuation filing and Delaware's system kept timing out.

At least Delaware has an online portal. Some states still make you call or fax for searches.

No, this is a relatively new filing from last year. Still have over 4 years before continuation would be needed.

Good to rule that out. Continuation timing can definitely affect search visibility in some states.

The company name doesn't have middle initials, but I'll try some variations with different abbreviations just in case.

Also try searching without any punctuation at all - just letters and spaces.

This is why having a verification system is so valuable. Instead of guessing at name variations, you can just confirm the actual filing details match what you intended.

8 months should be more than enough time for any processing delays. Delaware is usually pretty quick with UCC filings.

Agreed, 8 months is way past any normal processing window. This sounds like a search function problem rather than a filing problem.

That's a good backup plan. I was hoping to get this resolved online since it's faster, but a phone call might be necessary.

Phone searches usually cost more but they're worth it when the online system isn't cooperating.

How does that work exactly? Does it connect to the state databases directly?

It analyzes your documents to verify consistency between debtor names, collateral descriptions, all the critical details that need to match for a valid filing. Really helpful for catching discrepancies.

Great news! Filing number searches are usually the most reliable method anyway.

Good to know the filing is definitely there. Might want to verify all the details are correct while you have it pulled up.

This is exactly why document verification tools are so helpful - you can double-check that everything matches between your original filing and what's actually recorded.