UCC 1308 error blocking my continuation filing - need urgent help

I thought I did but now I'm second-guessing myself. The original filing was done by our previous legal team and the debtor name on our records might have slight differences. How strict is the matching requirement?

Extremely strict. If the original UCC-1 shows 'ABC Manufacturing, Inc.' but you entered 'ABC Manufacturing Inc.' (without the comma), that's enough to trigger a 1308 rejection.

Good point. The original was filed in Delaware but we moved our corporate headquarters to Texas. Do I need to file the continuation in Delaware?

Yes! The continuation must be filed in the same jurisdiction as the original UCC-1. Moving headquarters doesn't change where you continue the filing.

This is why I always keep copies of the original filing documents. So many details can trip you up during continuation.

That sounds exactly like what I need right now. Is it complicated to use?

Super simple - just upload both PDFs and it highlights discrepancies automatically. Caught three name formatting differences I never would have spotted manually.

How do I check that? I assumed it was still active since we haven't terminated it.

Run a UCC search through the Delaware SOS website using your filing number. It should show 'Active' status if it's still valid for continuation.

Also check the effective date - if it's been exactly 5 years since the original filing date, you might be cutting it too close to the lapse date.

I feel your pain. The worst part is when you fix one error and then get a completely different code for something else that was wrong.

YES! It's like they only check one thing at a time instead of giving you a complete list of issues.

Our lender is the same but they might have updated their legal name since 2020. I'll double-check that detail.

Good idea. Even adding 'LLC' to a name that was originally filed without it can trigger rejections.

I've been copy-pasting it but maybe there's a hidden character or something. I'll type it manually.

Yeah sometimes PDFs copy weird characters that look like regular numbers but aren't. Hand-typing is safer.

Pro tip: use the 'paste as plain text' option if your system has it. Removes formatting issues.

Good backup plan. Do they typically respond quickly to these kinds of inquiries?

Delaware is usually pretty responsive, especially if you explain the time crunch. They understand continuation deadlines are critical.

Smart move. I always review continuation requirements at least 30 days before the deadline now.

Yeah, better safe than sorry. These error codes are stressful enough without deadline pressure.

Definitely learned that lesson. This whole experience has been a wake-up call about better UCC management.

We use calendar reminders set for 6 months before each continuation deadline. Gives plenty of time to sort out any issues.

That's exactly what we do. Started after almost missing a critical continuation deadline due to staff turnover.

Will do. This community has been incredibly helpful. I'll update once I figure out the exact cause.