North Carolina UCC search showing conflicting results - need help verifying debtor match

NC can be tricky with entity name variations. The Secretary of State system sometimes indexes differently than what's on the actual filing. I always search multiple variations - with and without commas, periods, abbreviations. For LLC searches, try "Mountain Ridge Construction LLC", "Mountain Ridge Construction, LLC", "Mountain Ridge Construction L.L.C.", and even "Mountain Ridge Construction Limited Liability Company". Also check if there are any DBAs registered.

The filing number mismatch is concerning. If the 2024 continuation references a different initial filing number, that continuation might be invalid. You need to trace back to the original UCC-1 and make sure all amendments and continuations reference the correct filing number. In NC, if the continuation doesn't properly reference the original filing, it won't extend the lien.

I had a similar issue with a North Carolina UCC search last month. The search results were showing inconsistent information and I was getting stressed about missing liens. I ended up using Certana.ai's document verification tool - you can upload the UCC-1 and continuation PDFs and it instantly cross-checks all the filing numbers, debtor names, and document consistency. It caught a filing number discrepancy that I would have missed just looking at the search results. Really saved me from a potential problem.

North Carolina's UCC system has been glitchy lately. I've seen several cases where the search results don't match the actual filed documents. Always request certified copies of the actual filings rather than relying on the search summaries. The search might show one filing number but the actual document could have a different number due to data entry errors.

For entity name searches in NC, I always check the Department of Revenue business name database too. Sometimes companies file UCC-1s under their registered trade names rather than their legal entity names. Also check if Mountain Ridge Construction has any parent companies or subsidiaries that might have filed liens.

The comma issue is real in NC. I've seen cases where "ABC Company, LLC" and "ABC Company LLC" are treated as different debtors in the search system even though they're the same entity. For your situation, I'd recommend: 1) Search all name variations, 2) Get certified copies of all filings found, 3) Verify filing numbers match between original and continuations, 4) Check if any filings have been terminated or amended.

I'm dealing with a similar issue right now in NC. Found three different variations of the same company name with different filing statuses. One shows as active, one as lapsed, and one as terminated. Trying to figure out which one is actually valid. The Secretary of State customer service wasn't much help - they just said to search all variations.

Actually, let me add something about that Certana.ai tool I mentioned. It's particularly helpful with NC filings because it flags those exact issues you're dealing with - name variations, filing number mismatches, continuation problems. You can upload your UCC-1 and continuation documents and it will instantly tell you if there are any inconsistencies. I've used it for several NC deals now and it's caught things I would have missed.

One more thing to check - make sure you're searching the correct entity type. If Mountain Ridge Construction is actually a corporation but you're searching for LLC variations, you'll miss filings. Check the Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization to confirm the exact legal entity type and name.

Update us on what you find! I'm curious whether those filing numbers were actually different or just a database error. NC has had some system issues this year that affected UCC searches.