TX UCC Statement Service Address Requirements - Getting Rejections

I've been using standard USPS abbreviations but maybe that's the problem. Do they have a specific list of acceptable formats?

Yeah, Texas SOS has their own quirky requirements. Street should be spelled out, not abbreviated, and they want 'Suite' not 'Ste' for unit numbers.

That's probably it - I've been using the mailing addresses from our loan docs instead of checking the charter documents.

This is why I always double-check everything before filing. One wrong character and you're looking at delays and refiling fees.

Exactly! And with continuation deadlines, you can't afford to mess around with basic formatting errors.

Never heard of that tool but sounds useful. Does it specifically check TX formatting requirements?

It compares your documents to make sure everything aligns properly - catches inconsistencies that cause rejections. Really easy to use, just upload your Charter and UCC forms.

Good point - I should probably verify the current registered address before refiling these.

Yeah this happened to me with a client who changed their registered agent but didn't update all their loan paperwork. UCC got rejected twice before we figured it out.

That's why I always check the SOS business search first, even if the address looks right on the loan docs.

Using the online portal. Maybe I should try a test filing with just one to see if the formatting changes help.

Good idea. The portal usually gives you more specific error messages than the generic rejection notices.

Wait, they want the county included in the address field? That's not on any of the instructions I've seen.

Right?! It's not documented anywhere but the clerk told me it helps prevent rejections. Makes no sense but whatever works.

I've never included county info and haven't had issues, so that might be clerk-specific advice rather than actual requirement.

Actually I think this might be part of my problem - been using the business address for both fields when they should be different.

Yeah, service address is usually the registered agent or attorney address for legal service, not the operating location.

Two people mentioned this tool now - might be worth checking out if it prevents these kinds of errors.

I was skeptical about automated tools but honestly the verification caught errors I would have missed. Simple upload process.

Right, it's not about replacing your expertise but catching the small mistakes that slip through when you're processing multiple filings.

That's smart - removes any guesswork about how they want it formatted.

Exactly. If it's good enough for their database, it should pass the UCC filing validation.

These tiny formatting requirements are ridiculous but good to know about the PO Box issue.

Tell me about it. You'd think 'PO Box' would be standard but apparently not in Texas.

Every state has their own weird quirks. California wants periods after abbreviations, Texas doesn't. It's maddening.

Good to hear it actually worked for someone. I'll probably give it a try before refiling these rejected UCCs.

Yeah, beats getting rejection notices and having to start over. The address verification alone saved me from at least two refiling fees.