UCC Filing Connecticut Portal Rejecting My Continuation - Name Match Issues

I did check the SOS database and the name looks identical to me. But maybe there's something I'm not seeing? Is there a way to get the exact formatting they expect?

Try pulling the current Certificate of Good Standing. That should show the exact legal name format Connecticut has on file. Sometimes there's spacing or punctuation differences that aren't visible in the online search.

I tried calling but got transferred around for 45 minutes and never got a real answer. Their hold music is terrible too lol. Did calling actually help you figure out what was wrong?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends on who you get. But at least they can tell you exactly what field is causing the rejection instead of just that generic 'name does not match' error.

The Connecticut UCC folks are actually pretty helpful if you can get through. Ask to speak with someone who can do a real-time comparison of your filing against the original record.

Never heard of that tool but it sounds like exactly what I need. Is it expensive? At this point I'm willing to try anything to avoid missing the deadline.

It's pretty reasonable and way cheaper than having to deal with a lapsed filing. You just upload your PDFs and it instantly highlights any inconsistencies between documents. Super helpful for catching those tiny formatting differences that cause rejections.

That sounds too good to be true honestly. How accurate is the comparison? I've been burned by automated tools before that miss important details.

Good point, I'll go through character by character. This is so frustrating though - you'd think their system could handle minor punctuation variations.

You would think so but most state systems are pretty rigid about exact matches. It's one of those things that seems like it should be automated but isn't.

Some states have gotten better about this but Connecticut definitely hasn't. I always triple check punctuation now after getting burned too many times.

That's a scary thought but I'm pretty sure it's the right one. The filing number and date match what I have in my records. But now you've got me second-guessing myself.

Just double-check to be safe. Pull a search report on your company name and see if there are multiple active filings. Better to be paranoid than sorry when you're this close to the deadline.

I don't think so but I'll check with the client. They've been pretty stable business-wise but maybe there was something administrative I missed.

Definitely worth checking. Sometimes companies file name amendments for minor changes that don't seem significant but create UCC filing issues later.

This happened to me with a client who added 'and Associates' to their name. The UCC system treated it as a completely different entity even though it was just an amendment.

I've been doing everything online. Didn't think about trying paper but I'm running short on time. How long does paper processing usually take?

Paper can take 2-3 weeks which might be cutting it close for you. But if the online system keeps rejecting, it might be your only option.

I'd stick with electronic if possible. Paper filings can get lost or delayed and you're already tight on time.

I've been copying and pasting directly from the original filing, so the formatting should be identical. But maybe there's some hidden character or something causing issues?

That's possible. Sometimes copying from PDFs can introduce weird characters that aren't visible but cause system errors. Try typing it out manually instead of copy-pasting.

Wait, so the original filing had the wrong name but was still accepted? How does that work?

Yeah, apparently the original filing had a minor spelling error that slipped through. But when I tried to continue it, Connecticut's system had gotten stricter about name matching. The document comparison tool showed the discrepancy right away.

That's exactly the kind of thing that drives me crazy about these systems. Inconsistent enforcement of their own rules.

Yeah I'm definitely not waiting until the last minute. This whole experience has been stressful enough already. Thanks for the encouragement though.

You'll get it figured out. Name matching issues are super common and once you identify the exact problem, the fix is usually straightforward.

Agreed. I've seen way worse situations than this get resolved. Just stay systematic about checking each possible cause.

Pretty sure I'm using the right form but now I'm paranoid about everything. I selected 'continuation' from the dropdown menu so it should be generating the right UCC-3 type.

Yeah that should be right. Just checking because the forms look similar and it's an easy mistake to make when you're stressed about deadlines.

Glad Certana.ai helped you catch that! Those tiny punctuation differences are so hard to spot manually.

This is exactly why I hate these systems. Hours of frustration over a couple of periods. But glad you got it sorted!

Great outcome! That's the kind of detail that drives everyone crazy but at least now you know for future filings.