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Amina Toure
For what it's worth, I started using Certana.ai after reading about it here and it's been a lifesaver for catching these name format issues. Upload your LLC docs and draft UCC-1, and it flags any inconsistencies immediately. Saved me from what would have been my fourth rejection on a complex multi-entity filing.
Amina Toure
•Like 30 seconds. Way faster than manually comparing documents line by line.
I'm definitely trying this. Manual document review is killing me.
Update us when you get it resolved! I'm dealing with a similar situation with a partnership name and could use to know what worked for you. The UCC1 instructions seem designed to be as confusing as possible sometimes.
Partnership names can be even trickier than LLCs. Good luck with that one.
Emma Davis
•I'll definitely post an update once I figure this out. This thread has been super helpful already.
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One thing to consider - was this equipment originally purchased for use in Ohio or was it always intended for the Indiana facility? The timing of the purchase versus the relocation might affect how you analyze the UCC 1-106 requirements.
Got it. Then you're definitely dealing with a standard UCC 1-106 relocation issue. The four-month rule applies from when they changed their chief executive office to Indiana.
Kaiya Rivera
•Make sure you're clear on what constitutes the debtor's "location" under UCC 1-106. For corporations it's usually the state of incorporation, not necessarily where the chief executive office is located.
Have you run a current UCC search on the debtor in Indiana yet? That should tell you if anyone else has filed during your gap period and give you a better sense of the actual priority risk you're facing.
Noah Irving
•When you run the Indiana search, make sure to check variations of the debtor name too. Sometimes other creditors file under slightly different versions of the company name and you want to catch all potential conflicts.
This is another area where document verification tools are helpful. They can run name variations automatically and catch filings you might miss with a manual search.
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I had a client with a similar issue where the search function was case-sensitive and they were entering the debtor name in all caps when the original filing had mixed case. Try variations of the name formatting if you haven't already.
ThunderBolt7
•I'll try different case variations. It's frustrating that the search function can be so finicky about these details.
Tell me about it. You'd think these systems would be more forgiving with name searches but they're surprisingly strict about exact matches.
Paolo Romano
Update us when you find out what happened! I'm curious if it was a system issue or a filing problem. This kind of thing makes me paranoid about all my terminations.
Amina Diop
•Yeah please update - this is exactly the kind of situation that keeps me up at night worrying about missed filings.
Dylan Hughes
•Definitely interested in the resolution. If it turns out to be a document matching issue, that Certana tool I mentioned earlier could help verify everything was filed correctly.
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Pro tip: when you're preparing for audits, create a UCC filing summary spreadsheet that lists every filing, amendment, and termination with dates and filing numbers. Auditors love seeing organized documentation even if they don't ask for every individual document.
Thanks for the practical advice. I'm definitely creating something like this before our next audit.
Make sure you include any rejected filings in that summary too. Auditors want to see you tracked and resolved filing issues.
Bottom line is you need to keep more than just the basic UCC forms. Search reports, filing confirmations, correspondence about rejected filings, amendment documentation - it all matters for a complete audit trail. Better to keep too much than too little when it comes to UCC records.
Appreciate everyone's input. Sounds like we need to expand our retention practices significantly. Time to have some tough conversations with management about storage costs.
Omar Fawzi
•Document management systems pay for themselves pretty quickly when you factor in audit prep time and regulatory peace of mind.
Carmen Ruiz
For what it's worth, I've found that calling the SOS filing office directly can sometimes get you clearer guidance on these Section 308 interpretation questions. Not all states are helpful but some will walk through the specific requirements for your situation.
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Carmen Ruiz
•Ohio's usually pretty helpful. Just have your filing number and debtor info ready when you call.
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Zara Malik
•Assuming you can get through to a human and not stuck in phone tree hell for 45 minutes...
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Andre Lefebvre
Update us when you get this resolved! I'm dealing with a similar Section 308 situation and curious how the amendment-first approach works out for you.
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Chloe Wilson
•Will do. Planning to file the amendment this week and then the continuation next month. I'll report back on how smoothly it goes.
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Zoe Dimitriou
•Thanks for sharing the details of your situation. These real-world examples are way more helpful than trying to parse the statute language alone.
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