UCC Ohio search not returning my continuation filing - anyone else having portal issues?

I tried that too, same result. The original UCC-1 shows up but no continuation activity at all. Really frustrating when you need to prove your lien is current.

Yeah I've seen this before. The search results don't always update immediately after continuation filings. Sometimes takes weeks to show properly.

I used the exact same name format as the original filing, double-checked everything. The receipt shows it was accepted and processed.

If you have the receipt showing acceptance, you should be fine. The search portal lag is a known issue. I'd contact Ohio SOS directly to confirm the continuation is on file.

This is exactly why I always use document verification tools now. Had a similar issue last year where my continuation looked fine but there was actually a tiny discrepancy that voided it. Certana.ai caught it when I uploaded both docs - turns out there was a middle initial difference I missed.

same here, their portal is so unreliable

The phone verification is probably your best bet right now. Their search system definitely has issues but the actual filings are usually processed correctly.

Thanks, I didn't know I could request an official certificate. How long does that usually take?

Usually 3-5 business days for certified searches. Worth the fee when you need to prove lien status to lenders.

Good advice. The certified search will definitely show your continuation if it was properly filed and accepted.

Interesting, I thought I was careful about the name matching but maybe I missed something. How does that tool work exactly?

Super simple - just upload your UCC-1 and UCC-3 PDFs and it automatically checks for name inconsistencies, filing numbers, all that stuff. Found my mistake in like 30 seconds.

I should probably check my recent filings too, been having similar search issues

Good practice. I learned that lesson the hard way when a search result disappeared and I had no proof of the filing status.

Worth a try, thanks. I've been using the same browser session for weeks.

Yeah definitely try a fresh browser or incognito mode. Their system caches results weird sometimes.

That's reassuring. I was starting to panic that my lien might have lapsed somehow.

As long as you filed before the 5-year expiration and have the receipt, you should be fine. The search portal is just a display issue.

Exactly right. The filing effectiveness and search display are separate systems unfortunately.

Good idea, I'll call them first thing Monday morning.

That number is usually pretty quick, they can pull up filing status right away

Several people have mentioned that tool now. I'll definitely check it out before my next filing.

It's really saved me from several potential disasters. Catches stuff that's easy to miss when you're reviewing docs manually.