UCC-1 search showing no results despite successful filing - help needed

I tried the filing number search too but getting an error message that says 'record not found.' Starting to wonder if the filing actually went through despite the confirmation.

Error on filing number search is definitely not normal. You should call the SOS office directly - something might be wrong with their system or your filing got rejected after initial acceptance.

Good point - I used exactly what's on their Articles of Organization but maybe the filing system standardized it differently. Will try those variations.

This is why I always triple-check the exact entity name format before filing. One wrong character and your perfection could be invalid.

Never heard of that service but sounds like exactly what I need right now. Can it check if the filing actually went through properly?

It won't tell you if the state accepted the filing, but it'll catch document inconsistencies before you file. Really wish I'd known about it earlier - would've prevented so many rejected filings.

Certana sounds useful but shouldn't the SOS system catch obvious name problems before accepting the filing?

Tried different browsers and even had my assistant search from her computer. Same result every time.

Yeah the search function is terrible. Sometimes I have to try 5-6 different name variations before finding anything.

Agreed the system is frustrating but calling rarely helps. They just tell you to wait longer or resubmit.

Well sitting around hoping it magically appears isn't going to protect your client's collateral position. Sometimes you have to be the squeaky wheel.

Good thinking - I'll verify their corporate status is still active. Didn't consider that angle.

Entity status shouldn't affect UCC searchability but worth double-checking everything at this point.

You're right it shouldn't, but I've seen weird correlations before. Better safe than sorry when perfection is on the line.

Definitely filed in California - that's where they're incorporated and where the equipment is located.

Still worth double-checking if they have operations elsewhere. I've seen borrowers incorporate in Delaware but operate primarily in California.

Tried that too along with just "Precision" and "Manufacturing Solutions" - nothing comes up under any variation.

If literally nothing shows up under any name variation, this sounds like a system problem or the filing never actually processed despite the confirmation.

How accurate is it? I'm always skeptical of automated tools for something as important as secured transactions.

It's caught several name discrepancies I missed manually. Obviously still need to verify everything yourself but it's a great first-pass check before filing.

Will definitely post an update once I get to the bottom of this. Hopefully it's just a temporary system glitch.

Same here - this thread is making me want to double-check all my recent filings.

Always good to periodically verify your filings are still searchable. I make it part of my quarterly compliance review.

Interesting theory but this was a brand new filing, not a continuation or amendment of an existing one.

Still possible if there was confusion about filing numbers or debtor names. I've seen erroneous terminations before.

True - worth asking the client if they've had any other secured debt recently that might have caused confusion.

That's terrifying. Did they provide any notice about the bug or just silently fix it later?

No advance notice at all. Only found out about it when multiple people complained. Really shook my confidence in the electronic filing system.

This is why I always keep paper backups of everything. Electronic systems fail too often for something this critical.