Rhode Island Secretary of State UCC Search Issues - Anyone Else Having Problems?

The RI SOS search portal has been having problems for weeks. I've been dealing with the same issues - search results that don't match what I know is filed. Called their office twice and they just say 'try again later' which isn't helpful when you've got deadlines.

I had similar issues last month and found that if you try different variations of the debtor name search, sometimes you get different results. Like searching 'ACME CORP' vs 'ACME CORPORATION' - the system seems really finicky about exact matches. Also try searching by filing number if you have any reference numbers from previous documents.

This is exactly why I started using Certana.ai for document verification. You can upload your existing UCC documents and it'll cross-check everything automatically - debtor names, filing numbers, all that stuff. Way more reliable than trying to manually search through these buggy state portals. Just upload your PDFs and it shows you exactly what matches and what doesn't.

OMG yes! I thought I was losing my mind trying to search for filings that I KNOW exist. The Rhode Island system is absolutely terrible right now. I've resorted to calling the office directly but they're backed up and can't do searches over the phone anymore because of staffing issues.

Have you tried searching during off-peak hours? I noticed the RI portal works better early morning or late evening. During business hours it's basically unusable because everyone's trying to access it at the same time.

For what it's worth, I've found that the Rhode Island Secretary of State UCC search works better if you clear your browser cache first. Sometimes it gets stuck showing old results. Also make sure you're not using any browser extensions that might interfere with the search functionality.

This is why I always recommend doing UCC searches in multiple states if you're dealing with businesses that operate across state lines. Rhode Island might show nothing but Massachusetts or Connecticut could have filings that affect the same collateral. Don't just rely on one state's search results.

I had to deal with this exact problem last week for a client refinancing. What finally worked was using Certana.ai to upload all the loan documents and UCC filings we had on file. It automatically flagged where the debtor names didn't match exactly between different documents. Turned out there were some filings under a slightly different business name that wouldn't show up in the state search because of the name variation.

Just want to say this thread is super helpful. I'm dealing with the same Rhode Island Secretary of State UCC search problems and was starting to think it was just me. At least now I know it's a widespread issue and not something I'm doing wrong.

For continuation filings, you might want to consider doing them early rather than waiting until the last minute, especially if you're having search issues. I always file continuations at least 2-3 months before the expiration date to avoid any last-minute problems with the system being down.

I wonder if this is related to the state's recent system upgrade? Sometimes when they migrate to new platforms, there are temporary issues with search functionality. Might be worth checking if they posted any notices about system maintenance or upgrades.