Suffolk County UCC Filing Fees - Anyone Know Current Rates?

Thanks! $40 each is actually better than I expected. Do you know if amendments cost the same?

UCC-3 amendments are typically the same fee structure, but I'd call their office to confirm since I haven't done any amendments there recently.

You're absolutely right - I was thinking of a different type of filing. UCC filings in NY are state-level through the SOS office.

Oh wow, thanks for catching that. So I need to look at NY state filing fees, not county fees. This is why I'm confused!

Exactly. NY Secretary of State handles all UCC filings statewide. Current fee is $20 for UCC-1 filings submitted online.

That sounds really helpful. How does the document verification work exactly?

You just upload PDFs of your charter documents and UCC-1 forms. It cross-checks debtor names, addresses, and other key data points to make sure everything aligns properly. Much faster than manual comparison.

I've been manually comparing documents for years. Might be time to try something automated, especially for bulk filings like this.

Perfect, that's exactly what I needed to know. $300 total is very manageable for my budget.

Don't forget about search fees if you need to verify existing filings. Those are separate charges.

Good point. UCC searches are $10 per debtor name online in NY.

Good to know. I was planning to be pretty general with the descriptions. Can you give an example of what level of detail they want?

Instead of 'all equipment' use something like 'all construction equipment, including but not limited to excavators, bulldozers, and related attachments now owned or hereafter acquired.' Be specific but inclusive.

I've had success with 'all equipment and machinery used in [debtor's business type]' as a middle ground approach.

That bulk feature sounds perfect for my situation. Is there a limit on how many documents you can check at once?

I've done batches of 20+ without any issues. The system handles large uploads pretty well.

Thanks for the warning. I'll double-check all the entity names against their incorporation documents.

This is where automated document checking really pays off. Manual name verification is tedious and error-prone.

Absolutely. I've seen too many filings get rejected over simple name discrepancies that could have been caught upfront.

It's actually three different lenders, so I need to make sure I'm using the correct secured party information for each group.

Got it. Just wanted to make sure you weren't duplicating work unnecessarily.

Good tip. I hate losing work due to timeouts. How long are the sessions typically?

I think it's around 30 minutes of inactivity, but don't quote me on that. Better safe than sorry.

I always prepare all my information in a separate document first, then copy/paste into the online forms. Much faster and safer.

These are all mobile equipment deals, so I think I'm okay with just the standard UCC-1 filings.

Perfect. Mobile equipment is much simpler from a filing perspective.

Glad I could help by being confused first! This forum is great for getting these details straight.

That's what makes these discussions so valuable - we all learn from each other's questions and mistakes.