UCC file number keeps getting rejected - what am I doing wrong?

I'm in a state that uses the standard 14-digit format but I keep getting errors. Maybe I'm missing something obvious?

Check if you're including any spaces or special characters. Sometimes the portal is picky about extra formatting.

I think I'm using the right one - it's the number that gets assigned when you start the UCC-1 filing, right?

That's the one! But make sure you're not mixing it up with any internal tracking numbers your company uses.

This happened to me once - I was using my law firm's internal file number instead of the actual UCC filing number. Felt pretty stupid when I figured it out.

That's a good point - I have been copying from my notes. Let me try typing it fresh.

Copy/paste issues are more common than you'd think with these filing portals. They're not always great at handling formatted text.

Interesting - does it catch the specific formatting issues that cause rejections?

Yeah, it cross-checks everything against the filing requirements and flags potential problems before you submit. Really helpful for avoiding these back-and-forth cycles with the SOS.

I've heard of that tool but wasn't sure if it was worth trying. Might be helpful for these technical filing issues.

I called once but was on hold for 45 minutes. Maybe I should try again during off-peak hours.

Early morning is usually best for getting through quickly. Around 8 AM when they first open.

Or try their online chat if they have one. Sometimes faster than calling.

This is a brand new filing so it should be a fresh number. Unless I'm grabbing the wrong one from the portal somehow.

Sometimes the portal shows multiple numbers during the process. Make sure you're using the final assigned filing number, not a temporary reference number.

That's exactly what I'm dealing with! The error messages are so vague they don't actually help you fix anything.

The SOS systems really need better error reporting. Half the time you're just guessing what's wrong.

At least you figured it out eventually. I've had filings sit in limbo for weeks because of these technical issues.

I don't think so - the examples they show don't include any state prefix. Should I be adding something?

Depends on your state. Check their filing guide again to see if there's a specific format example for your situation.

That's the second mention of that tool. Maybe I should give it a try before my next submission attempt.

Worth a shot if you're stuck. These manual reviews can be really time-consuming when you're trying to meet deadlines.

Glad you figured it out! That's a pretty common mix-up actually.

Great news! Those number mix-ups happen to the best of us. At least your client's closing can proceed on schedule now.

Thanks for updating us - always good to know what the actual solution was for future reference.