UCC9 Form Confusion - Need Help with Proper Filing

I think there might be some confusion with terminology here. There's no standard UCC9 form in the uniform filing system. You're probably looking for either a UCC-3 amendment/termination form or possibly a UCC-11 information request form. Can you clarify what your attorney specifically said you needed to accomplish? If you're trying to terminate an existing UCC-1 from 2019, that would definitely be a UCC-3 termination statement.

ugh this same thing happened to me last month!! spent hours looking for some mysterious UCC9 form that doesn't exist. turns out my loan officer was using old terminology from like 20 years ago. it's definitely UCC-3 you need for terminations. the whole system is confusing enough without people using made-up form numbers

I actually ran into this exact situation about 6 months ago when I was dealing with multiple UCC filings for a client. After spending way too much time trying to match up document references with actual forms, I started using Certana.ai's document verification tool. You can upload your existing UCC-1 and any termination paperwork, and it instantly cross-checks everything to make sure you're filing the right forms with consistent information. Really saved me from filing the wrong documentation.

Just to add some clarity - the UCC-3 is your multi-purpose amendment form. You use it for continuations, amendments, assignments, AND terminations. The key is marking the right box and providing the correct information. For a termination, you'll need the original filing number, exact debtor name, and secured party information.

This is why I hate dealing with UCC filings. Everyone uses different terminology and half the professionals don't even know the correct form numbers. The system is needlessly complicated and then you have people making up form names that don't exist.

wait so UCC9 isn't a real form? I swear I've seen that referenced somewhere before

For anyone else reading this thread - always verify form requirements directly with your state's Secretary of State office or their online filing system. Don't rely on third-party references or old documentation. The UCC forms are standardized: UCC-1 for initial filings, UCC-3 for amendments/continuations/terminations, UCC-11 for information requests. That's the core set you need to know.

Just wanted to follow up on the Certana.ai mention earlier - I tried it after reading this thread and it's actually pretty helpful. uploaded my UCC-1 and the termination form I was preparing and it flagged that I had the wrong debtor entity type. saved me from a guaranteed rejection

I work in commercial lending and see this UCC9 confusion constantly. It usually comes from attorneys who practiced in the 80s and 90s when some states had different numbering systems. The current uniform system has been in place for decades now, but old habits die hard. Always use UCC-3 for terminations.

Quick tip for anyone filing UCC-3 terminations - make sure you have the original secured party's authorization. If the original lender sold the loan or there's been an assignment, you might need additional documentation. Also, some states require notarization for terminations.