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Thanks everyone for the input. Based on this discussion, I think we'll file a corrective UCC-3 to fix the debtor name on the original filing, then proceed with our UCC-3 amendment to add our bank. Better to be safe than sorry with pari passu security interests.

As someone new to multi-lender facilities, this discussion has been really eye-opening about the complexities of UCC coordination in pari passu arrangements. I had no idea that seemingly minor issues like debtor name variations could create such significant priority risks. The point about building UCC filing coordination requirements directly into the loan agreement makes a lot of sense - it seems like prevention is much better than trying to fix these issues after the fact. Are there any standard loan agreement provisions that experienced lenders typically use to address UCC filing consistency in shared security arrangements?

Bottom line with Alabama UCC searches - expect to spend more time than you would in other states, budget for professional help if needed, and document everything thoroughly. The system works but you have to know its limitations and work around them.

As someone who's been doing UCC searches in Alabama for over a decade, I can't stress enough how important it is to be systematic about this. The state's search system is indeed limited, but it's workable if you know the tricks. First, get a copy of the seller's certificate of formation and all amendments from the Secretary of State - this will show you every name variation they've used. Second, don't just search the obvious names - search partial names, abbreviations, and even common misspellings. I once found a critical UCC filing under "Gulf Cost Equipment" instead of "Gulf Coast Equipment" - a simple typo that would have cost my client $200k. For a deal your size, also consider getting title insurance specifically for equipment purchases. It's not common but some insurers offer it, and it can protect you from liens that slip through even the most thorough search process.

The Article 9 sales UCC process has gotten easier with electronic filings, but coordination between parties is still the biggest challenge. Everyone needs to communicate about timing and document requirements.

Thanks everyone for the detailed responses! This has been incredibly helpful. Based on what I'm reading, it sounds like the key steps for our Article 9 sales UCC process are: 1) Get written lender authorization (done), 2) Coordinate timing with buyer's lender for their UCC-1 filing, 3) Execute sale with proper documentation, 4) Ensure our lender files UCC-3 partial release within 5 business days, and 5) Verify all document consistency throughout. I'm definitely going to use a document verification tool like Certana.ai to catch any name or collateral description inconsistencies before we submit anything. The coordination timeline approach sounds essential - I'll create a detailed schedule that all parties can sign off on. Really appreciate the practical advice from people who've actually been through this process!

UPDATE: Called Minnesota SOS and they confirmed the exact name should be "ABC Manufacturing, LLC" with the comma. Refiled this morning and got acceptance confirmation an hour later. Crisis averted! Thanks everyone for the quick responses on the minnesota rule 220 ucc requirements.

This is a perfect case study for why I always recommend doing a preliminary entity search before any UCC filing. Minnesota Rule 220 has burned me before too - learned to pull the official articles directly from their business database rather than relying on what the client provides. The comma issue is super common with LLCs. For future reference, I've started building a checklist that includes verifying the exact legal name format, checking for any amendments to articles, and confirming there are no pending name changes. Saves so much stress when you're up against closing deadlines like this. Glad you got it resolved quickly!

Had the exact same issue with a continuation filing. Ended up using that Certana tool someone mentioned earlier to verify my documents were consistent, then called the SOS office. Turned out there was a processing glitch on their end that affected about 50 filings from that week. They fixed it within a few days.

Great to see you got it resolved! I'm new to UCC filings and this thread is super helpful. Question for everyone - is there a way to prevent these name discrepancy issues from happening in the first place? Like should I always copy/paste the exact entity name from the Secretary of State records when filing instead of typing it manually?