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Every transaction presents unique requirements. Our experts customize lien search, filing, and management services to fit your deal structure, timelines, and business objectives.
Have a question or a complex transaction ahead? Our UCC experts are here to help.

FAQs

  • What is a UCC filing?
    A UCC filing refers to UCC-1 or UCC-3 filings done to establish the secured party’s interest in collateral on the public record.  Liens can be voluntary or involuntary, and they can be created by various means, such as a mortgage or a court judgment.
  • Do you support filings with attachments and special handling?
    Yes, teams can coordinate filings with exhibits and special handling needs; requirements can vary by jurisdiction.
  • What is a UCC-1 filing?
    A UCC‑1 is the initial financing statement used to establish a security interest.
  • What is a UCC-3 filing?
    A UCC‑3 is used to amend an existing filing, including continuations beyond the five‑year statutory period, assignments, and terminations.
  • What is Search-to-Reflect?
    Search‑to‑Reflect provides assurance after filing that the record appears in the public index under the debtor’s exact legal name.
  • Do you support multi-state transactions?

    Yes, UCC workflows commonly span multiple jurisdictions. CT Corporation supports multi‑jurisdiction search and filing coordination.

    Contact us for assistance.

  • Do you provide legal advice?
    No. CT Corporation provides filing and search services. Customers should consult legal counsel for legal advice or interpretation.
  • What is a lien?
    Lien are legal claims to assets, often referred to as collateral, to secure payment for debts. In other words, it is a legal right to keep possession of an asset until a debt owed is paid. Liens can be placed on various types of assets, including real estate, and other property.
  • Is a lien the same as a loan?
    Loans and liens are different. In a secured loan, the debtor pledges collateral to cover the lender’s risk for the duration of the loan, giving the lender the right to take the collateral as payment particularly in bankruptcy proceedings. This right to take the collateral is the lien.

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- CT Corporation, WK Lien Solutions nor any other Wolters Kluwer company condones any request for “straw man filing” information. Any inquiry into the aforementioned “filing” will not be returned as this type of “filing” is illegal and fraudulent. For more information, please refer to the IRS and FBI.

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