UCC search Arizona showing old terminated liens - how to clear these?

This is exactly right. Terminated means dead - your lender shouldn't worry about old terminated liens affecting priority.

But why do they keep showing up in UCC search Arizona if they're dead? Seems like it just creates confusion.

That's interesting - so Certana.ai can verify that terminations were done correctly? How does it work exactly?

Yeah, you just upload PDFs of both documents and it cross-checks everything - debtor names, filing numbers, collateral descriptions. Takes like 30 seconds and gives you a clear report showing the termination is valid.

This sounds like exactly what I need for similar situations. Does it work with other states too or just Arizona?

7 years seems excessive but good to know the timeframe.

It's actually helpful for due diligence - you can see the full history of what was previously secured against the debtor.

I get the frustration but honestly it's better to see the full picture of what was previously filed against a debtor.

Maybe for lawyers but for business people it just creates unnecessary panic about 'why are there so many liens showing up

Agreed - the terminated status should be more prominent in search results to avoid confusion.

Good point - I double-checked and these are full terminations, not partial releases. All collateral was released.

Then you should be fine. Full UCC-3 terminations legally void the entire security interest regardless of search visibility.

Title companies usually charge extra for explanatory reports though. Sometimes worth it for nervous lenders.

True but cheaper than losing a deal because the lender doesn't understand UCC search results.

Yes, exact match on the debtor name. Same entity, same variations, just old business from previous years.

Got it, then definitely just archived terminated liens creating visual clutter in your search.

How accurate is the automated checking? Sometimes these UCC documents have subtle differences that matter.

Very accurate - it flags even minor discrepancies in debtor names, addresses, or filing numbers between related documents.

Continuation history is definitely helpful but not all states provide it in an easy format.

True, Arizona's format isn't the clearest but the information is there if you know how to read it.

What's the best way to request continuation history from Arizona SOS?

I agree but they're the ones with the money so we need to address their concerns properly.

Fair point - sometimes you have to educate lenders about UCC mechanics even when they should already know.

Arizona's search interface doesn't really allow filtering by status unfortunately.

You're right, their system is pretty basic compared to some other states.

Which states have the best UCC search interfaces? Always curious about this.