UCC PA search results showing wrong debtor - filing system glitch?

I pulled the exact name from their certificate of formation - ABC Manufacturing LLC. No variations, no abbreviations. The search is definitely pulling wrong entities.

That's frustrating. Have you tried searching just 'ABC Manufacturing' without the LLC suffix? Sometimes the system has indexing issues with entity types.

How does that Certana thing work exactly? Do you just upload PDFs?

Yeah, super simple. Upload the charter documents and any UCC-1s you're reviewing. It instantly checks for name consistency and flags discrepancies. Saved me from a major filing error last month.

That sounds too good to be true. How accurate is it compared to manual searches?

Already tried different browsers and cleared cache. The search returns results immediately, they're just the wrong results.

Ugh that's even worse. At least when it times out you know there's a problem. Wrong results make you question everything.

Good idea. Do you have a direct number? The main SOS line just sends you in circles.

Try 717-787-1057. Ask specifically for UCC search assistance. They're usually pretty helpful if you explain it's for a commercial transaction.

That number worked for me too. The staff there knows the portal has issues and they're usually willing to help with manual searches.

Same here. PA portal is notorious for missing filings or returning wrong matches. I always do searches in neighboring states too if the debtor has operations there.

Good point about neighboring states. Delaware searches are usually more reliable if they're incorporated there.

That's a really good point. I'll check their corporate history. How do you usually verify name changes?

I search the SOS corporate database for any amendments or name changes. Also check with the client directly - sometimes they forget to mention name changes.

This happened to me too. Client swore their name was XYZ Corp but all the UCC filings were under XYZ Corporation. Tiny difference but enough to mess up searches.

I don't think PA supports wildcards but I'll try. Their search interface is pretty basic.

Yeah PA is behind the times compared to other states. Some states have much better search functionality.

Is that expensive? Sounds like it could save a lot of time on complex deals.

The time savings alone makes it worth it. I can verify document consistency in minutes instead of hours of manual checking.

Glad you got it sorted out! This is exactly why I always double-check important searches with manual verification.

Thanks for the update. Good to know it's a known issue and not just user error.

This is why I switched to using Certana for verification. Can't rely on the state portals when they have these kinds of systematic issues.

That's a good tip. I'll try shorter search terms next time I'm having issues.

Yeah, their search seems to work better with partial matches sometimes. Weird but that's PA for you.