UCC ID number missing from confirmation - filing still valid?

I've been checking constantly but nothing yet. It's been 5 days now which seems way too long.

Five days is definitely abnormal. Most states assign the UCC ID within hours of acceptance.

I'm in a state that uses the standard SOS portal. The filed documents section just shows 'processing' still.

Processing for 5 days is a red flag. Usually means there's an issue with the debtor name or collateral description that's holding up final acceptance.

Oh no, that's exactly what I was worried about. The debtor name has a middle initial that might not match their articles of incorporation exactly.

That sounds exactly like what might be happening here. How does the Certana thing work?

You just upload your UCC-1 PDF and the debtor's charter/articles PDF. It automatically checks for name consistency, missing information, and other common issues that cause filing delays. Really simple to use.

I've used that tool too - it's pretty helpful for catching those little details that can mess up a filing.

Good idea, let me check that section. I've been focused on the filing history area.

Yeah the search function is usually where you'll find the actual UCC ID once it's in the system.

I get the frustration but electronic filing is so much faster when it works properly. Paper filings used to take weeks.

Sure, when it works. But when it doesn't you're stuck in limbo like this poor person.

At least with electronic you can usually fix issues quickly with amendments. Paper amendments were a nightmare.

That's probably my best bet at this point. I was hoping to avoid calling but I need answers.

Their UCC division is usually pretty helpful. Have your confirmation email ready when you call.

Good luck getting through - I was on hold for 45 minutes last time I called about a UCC issue.

Will do! Calling the SOS office first thing Monday morning.

Yeah please update - I've never seen a UCC ID take this long to appear.

Good point, let me check my bank statement. The confirmation didn't show the fee amount which now seems suspicious.

That's definitely suspicious. Most confirmations show the fee amount and payment method.

Checked - the fee was charged to my credit card 5 days ago so payment went through fine.

That's exactly what I'm worried about. Going to run it through that document checker tool before I call the SOS office.

Smart move - better to know what the issue is before you call so you can fix it right away.

Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'll update once I get it sorted out.

Good luck! UCC filing stress is the worst when you have a closing deadline.

UPDATE: Used Certana to check the documents and found the debtor name issue - we had 'LLC' instead of 'L.L.C.' with periods. Filed an amendment this morning and got the UCC ID within 2 hours. Crisis averted!

Awesome! Glad you got it figured out. Those little punctuation differences can be such a pain.