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Essentially, a UCC-1 can be described as a financing statement. In fact, it is sometimes called a UCC financing statement. A creditor files a UCC-1 to provide notice to interested parties that he or she has a security interest in a debtor's personal property.

By Mail: send the completed form with the processing fee of $40 to the New York State Department of State, Division of Corporations, State Records and Uniform Commercial Code, One Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12231.

A UCC filing is $40 for a paper-based filing and $20 for an electronic filing (using XML transmission or e-File). The UCC search fee is $25. A separate Information Request (Form UCC-11) is required for each business or name to be searched. Copy requests are $5 for a plain copy and $10 for a certified copy.

An Example of a UCC Lien Filing If you secure equipment financing, the lender will file a UCC lien to state that if the debt for the espresso machine is not repaid, the lender has the right to repossess the espresso machine or seize other assets from your business.

Fill in the debtor's name and mailing address. It may be an individual, or it may be in the name of a business or organization. If the loan is in the name of the business, include the business mailing address. There is space for additional debtors. Include them exactly as they appeared on the loan agreement.

Legal requirements for the UCC-1 In order for a UCC-1 to hold weight in a legal proceeding, it must include the exact legal name of the debtor, the collateral included in the lien and the name of the secured party.