Texas UCC filing fees jumped again - anyone else seeing higher costs for continuations?

Yeah the Texas fees have definitely gone up. I think standard UCC-1 filings are around $15 now and continuations are the same. No bulk discounts that I know of - each filing gets charged separately even if it's the same debtor. Fixture filings might be a bit more but not by much.

The fee increases are frustrating but what's worse is when filings get rejected for minor issues and you have to pay again. I had three UCC-1s rejected last month because of debtor name formatting problems - that's $45 down the drain just on rejected filings. Make sure your debtor names match exactly what's on the organizational documents or you'll be paying twice.

From what I've seen, Texas UCC-1 initial filings are $15, UCC-3 amendments/continuations are $15, and terminations are also $15. Fixture filings have the same base fee but you might need to file in the real estate records too which would be additional county fees. The state doesn't offer volume discounts unfortunately.

ugh tell me about it!! I had to do 8 continuation filings last week and the fees just kept adding up. Plus I messed up one debtor name and had to refile that one. The Texas portal doesn't make it easy to double-check everything before submitting either.

For agricultural equipment deals you mentioned, make sure you're not missing any specific requirements for farm-related collateral. Texas has some quirks with how agricultural collateral needs to be described that could affect your filings.

I handle a lot of Texas UCC filings and the fees are pretty standard across the board - $15 per filing regardless of type. The key is getting everything right the first time. I use a checklist now that includes verifying debtor names against official documents, double-checking secured party information, and making sure collateral descriptions are specific enough. Saves money in the long run.

The fee structure is consistent but watch out for additional costs if you need certified copies or if the filing gets rejected. I budget an extra 20% for unexpected costs on large batches of filings.

Just a heads up that fixture filings might require additional county-level filings depending on the property location. Those would be separate fees on top of the state UCC filing fee.

For continuation filings, just remember you need to file before the 5-year expiration date or you'll lose your perfected security interest. The $15 fee is way cheaper than losing your lien position.

The Texas SOS website has a fee schedule that's pretty current if you want the official breakdown. But like everyone said, it's basically $15 across the board for most filing types. The consistency actually makes it easier to budget than some other states.

I've been dealing with the same Texas fee increases - it definitely adds up when you're doing multiple filings. One thing that's helped me manage costs is batching my filings strategically. While there's no official bulk discount, I try to prepare all my UCC-3 continuations at once so I can catch any errors before submitting. For your agricultural equipment deals, make sure you're being specific with the collateral descriptions - "John Deere Model 6120R Tractor, Serial #ABC123" rather than just "farm equipment." This reduces the chance of rejections which would cost you another $15 per filing. Also, I've started setting up email reminders 6 months before continuation deadlines to avoid any last-minute rush fees. The $15 per filing is frustrating but still cheaper than losing perfection!