Form UCC1 - UCC Financing Statement 2025

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The document provides detailed instructions for completing the UCC Financing Statement (Form UCC1), emphasizing the importance of accuracy and legibility. It outlines the necessary information to be included, such as debtor names, secured party details, collateral descriptions, and optional items. The document also advises against including sensitive personal information and suggests consulting legal counsel for any questions.

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Why would the IRS file a UCC?

If the IRS wants to file a statewide tax lien against a taxpayers personal property, the document evidencing the lien will be filed with the secretary of states office. Most states (if not all) index the IRS liens along with the UCC-1 financing statement liens.

Is a UCC filing good or bad?

In general, a UCC filing is not a bad thing or a good thing. It simply notifies other institutions that there is a lien on the business ahead of them (if they are going to fund your company).

When must a UCC-1 financial statement be filed?

A UCC-1 statement is a creditors public notification of interest in a borrowers property. Its purpose is to allow a creditor to claim collateral on financing with a debtor. The creditor will have the right to the property if the debt is not repaid.

What is the UCC-1 initial financing statement?

A creditor files a UCC-1 to provide notice to interested parties that he or she has a security interest in a debtors personal property. This personal property is being used as collateral in some type of secured transaction, usually a loan or a lease.

What does UCC on title mean?

UCC means the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in this state.

Why would someone file a UCC-1?

UCC-1 is completed upon the purchase or refinance of a property at closing and remains valid for 5 years from the date of filing. UCC-3 is an amendment or continuation statement that the owner files to renew the UCC-1 for another 5-year period.

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