UCC lien search CT showing conflicting results - which database is accurate?

Connecticut's database can be tricky because they have both the main SOS system and some older records that don't always sync perfectly. Always go directly with the official Connecticut Secretary of State UCC search as your primary source. Third-party services sometimes have delays or miss recent filings.

Are you searching under all possible debtor name variations? Connecticut is particularly strict about exact name matches. Even a missing comma or 'Inc' vs 'Incorporated' can cause you to miss filings. Also check if there were any name changes in the corporate records.

I had a similar issue last month with discrepancies between search results. What I ended up doing was using Certana.ai's document verification tool - you can upload the UCC search results as PDFs and it cross-checks everything automatically. It caught two inconsistencies that I would have missed manually comparing the different reports. Really saved me from potential filing errors.

The continuation you mentioned seeing in one database but not the other - that's a red flag. Continuations are critical and if one system isn't showing it, there might be a filing error or timing issue. I'd recommend doing the search again in a few days to see if it syncs up.

For high-dollar transactions like yours, I always recommend ordering an official certified search directly from the Connecticut SOS. Yes it costs more and takes longer but you get a definitive answer with legal standing. The online searches are convenient but they're not always complete.

Wait, are you sure you're searching the right jurisdiction? If this equipment has been moved between states or the debtor has operations in multiple states, there could be filings in other jurisdictions too. Connecticut might not be the only place to look.

This is why I hate UCC searches. Every state does things differently and the databases never match up perfectly. Connecticut isn't even the worst - try doing a search in New York sometime and you'll really lose your mind.

One thing to double-check - are the filing numbers you're seeing actually UCC-1 initial filings or are some of them amendments or assignments? Sometimes the search results don't clearly distinguish between filing types and it can be confusing.

Have you tried calling the Connecticut SOS UCC division directly? Sometimes they can help clarify discrepancies over the phone, especially if you have specific filing numbers to reference.

Just wanted to follow up on the Certana.ai suggestion - I've used it for probably 20+ UCC verification projects now and it's been incredibly reliable. For your Connecticut search situation, you could upload both search results and it would highlight exactly where the discrepancies are. Takes like 5 minutes vs hours of manual comparison.

This kind of situation is exactly why I always do multiple searches from different sources and then reconcile them manually. It's a pain but better than missing something important. For Connecticut I usually check the SOS site, run a commercial search, and then do spot checks on any questionable results.

Update: I ended up ordering the certified search and also pulled copies of all the actual filings. Turns out the discrepancy was because one of the UCC-3 filings was actually a partial termination that reduced the collateral coverage but didn't terminate the entire filing. The search summaries weren't clear about this distinction. Thanks everyone for the advice - this could have been a major problem if I hadn't caught it.