Created by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL) and the American Law Institute (ALI), the primary purpose of the UCC is to make business activities consistent and therefore efficient, across all U.S. states.
Uniform Commercial Code Article 5 governs letters of credit, which are typically issued by a bank or other financial institution to its business customers in order to facilitate trade. Article 5 was updated in 1995 to address advances in technology and modern business practices.
In all cases, you should file a UCC-1 with the secretary of state's office in the state where the debtor is incorporated or organized (if a business), or lives (if an individual).
A UCC5, filed by either the debtor or secured party, is solely intended to 'inform' third parties searching the UCC public records of the following: 'RECORD IS INACCURATE' 'RECORD WAS WRONGFULLY FILED' 'RECORD FILED BY PERSON NOT ENTITLED TO DO SO'
5 is a statement that an error occurred: records an inaccuracy, or wrongfully filed document, or filed by person not entitled to do so. It is not and does not amend any information, so still have to file a UCC3 if need to amend.
Steps Download the UCC-1 form. Provide direct contact information if desired. Fill in the debtor's name and mailing address. List the name and address of the secured party. Indicate the collateral covered by the financing statement. Include applicable descriptions of the transaction. Fill out an addendum if necessary.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings allow creditors to notify other creditors about a debtor's assets used as collateral for a secured transaction. UCC liens filed with Secretary of State offices act as a public notice by the "creditor" of the creditor's interest in the property.