UCC files keep getting rejected - debtor name formatting issues
Been trying to file a UCC-1 for three weeks now and the SOS portal keeps rejecting my submissions. The debtor is a Delaware LLC but they keep saying the name doesn't match their records exactly. I've tried "ABC Holdings, LLC" and "ABC Holdings LLC" and even "ABC Holdings, L.L.C." but nothing works. The loan closes next Friday and I'm starting to panic. Has anyone dealt with this before? The collateral is equipment worth $850K so I can't mess this up. What am I missing with these UCC files?
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Benjamin Johnson
Oh man, I feel your pain! Delaware entities are notorious for this. You need to pull the exact entity name from the Delaware Division of Corporations website first. Even one extra space or comma can kill your filing.
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Victoria Scott
•I thought I did that but maybe I missed something. Do you know if there's a specific search portal for Delaware?
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Benjamin Johnson
•Yeah, go to corp.delaware.gov and use their entity search. Copy and paste the EXACT name from there into your UCC-1.
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Zara Perez
This happened to me last month with a Texas LLC. Turns out the entity had changed its name six months earlier and I was using the old name. Check if there have been any recent amendments to their charter.
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Victoria Scott
•Good point, I'll check for any recent filings. This is so stressful when you're up against a deadline.
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Daniel Rogers
•Tell me about it. I once had a $2M deal almost fall apart because of a hyphen in the company name.
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Aaliyah Reed
Have you tried using Certana.ai's document verification tool? I upload my charter docs and UCC-1 forms and it catches name mismatches automatically. Saved me from this exact problem last week - would have cost my firm thousands if that filing got rejected.
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Victoria Scott
•Never heard of that but sounds exactly what I need right now. Is it easy to use?
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Aaliyah Reed
•Super simple - just upload PDFs and it cross-checks everything. Takes like 30 seconds and catches all the inconsistencies.
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Ella Russell
•I've been manually comparing documents for years. Wish I knew about this sooner!
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Mohammed Khan
THE DELAWARE SYSTEM IS BROKEN! I swear they reject filings just to collect more fees. I've had perfectly valid names get rejected three times before they finally accept the SAME EXACT NAME on the fourth try.
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Gavin King
•That's frustrating but probably not intentional. More likely their system has some quirky validation rules.
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Mohammed Khan
•Maybe, but it costs $40 every time they reject it. Adds up fast when you're dealing with their picky system.
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Nathan Kim
Check if the LLC has any d/b/a names filed. Sometimes the UCC system expects the trade name instead of the legal entity name, depending on how the loan docs are structured.
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Victoria Scott
•The loan agreement uses the legal entity name, not any trade names. Should I stick with that?
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Nathan Kim
•Yes, if the loan docs use the legal name, that's what should be on the UCC-1. The debtor name has to match your security agreement exactly.
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Eleanor Foster
Are you sure you're filing in the right state? Delaware entities can be confusing - you file where the debtor is located, not where they're incorporated.
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Victoria Scott
•The LLC's principal office is in Delaware too, so I'm filing there. That should be right, correct?
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Eleanor Foster
•Yes, if their chief executive office is in Delaware, then Delaware is the right filing state.
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Lucas Turner
•This is why I always double-check the location of chief executive office before filing anything.
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Kai Rivera
I had a similar issue and it turned out there was an invisible character in the name when I copied it from a PDF. Try typing the name manually instead of copy/paste.
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Victoria Scott
•Wow, never would have thought of that. Technology can be so frustrating sometimes.
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Anna Stewart
•Yeah hidden characters are the worst. I always paste into Notepad first to strip formatting.
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Layla Sanders
Update us when you get it sorted! I'm dealing with a similar situation with a Maryland LLC and want to see what works.
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Victoria Scott
•Will do! Trying the Certana tool first, then going back to the Delaware corp search to make sure I have the exact name.
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Morgan Washington
•Good plan. Maryland can be just as picky about entity names.
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Kaylee Cook
One more thing - make sure the entity is in good standing. Some states reject UCC filings against entities that have outstanding franchise taxes or are administratively dissolved.
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Victoria Scott
•The entity status shows as 'Good Standing' on the Delaware site, so that shouldn't be the issue.
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Kaylee Cook
•Good, that eliminates one potential problem. Sounds like it's definitely a name formatting issue then.
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Oliver Alexander
This thread is giving me anxiety. I have a UCC-1 to file next week and now I'm worried about making the same mistakes!
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Aaliyah Reed
•That's exactly why I started using the Certana verification tool - prevents these headaches before they happen.
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Oliver Alexander
•Definitely looking into that. Better safe than sorry with these filings.
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Benjamin Johnson
•Smart approach. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, especially with UCC filings.
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Victoria Scott
UPDATE: Finally got it filed! The Certana tool caught that I had an extra space after 'Holdings' that wasn't visible. Also confirmed the exact name format from Delaware's database. Thanks everyone for the help - this community is a lifesaver!
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Aaliyah Reed
•Awesome! Glad the verification tool worked for you. Those invisible spaces are sneaky.
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Layla Sanders
•Thanks for the update! Going to be extra careful with my Maryland filing now.
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Benjamin Johnson
•Great outcome! Nothing beats the relief of seeing that 'Filing Accepted' confirmation.
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