Maine Sample Letter for Instructions to Appointed — LocaCoursese— - UCC-3 Date: [Insert Date] [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address] [Local Counsel's Name] [Local Counsel's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Subject: Instructions for UCC-3 Filing Dear [Local Counsel's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to provide you with instructions on filing a UCC-3 (Uniform Commercial Code — Amendment Form) on behalf of our client [Client's Name] in the State of Maine. 1. Background: As you may be aware, our client has previously filed a UCC-1 Financing Statement to establish a security interest in certain collateral. However, due to changes in the terms of the underlying agreement, it is now necessary to file a UCC-3 Amendment Form. 2. Specific Instructions: Please follow these detailed instructions to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the filing: a. Prepare the UCC-3 Form: Kindly complete the UCC-3 Amendment Form accurately, ensuring that all required fields are duly filled. Refer to the official Maine Secretary of State's website or the applicable Maine Revised Statutes Annotated (MRSA) for guidelines on completing the form. b. Identify the Original Financing Statement: Clearly identify the initial UCC-1 Financing Statement that the UCC-3 Amendment Form is referring to. This includes providing the file number and date of the original filing. c. Explain the Amendments: Specify the amendments being made to the original UCC-1 Financing Statement in detail. Common amendments include changes in debtor information, the addition or removal of collateral, and amendments to the secured party's information. Attach any supporting documentation, if necessary. d. Acknowledge Signatures: Ensure that all necessary parties have signed the UCC-3 Amendment Form. This includes our client and any other relevant parties mentioned in the original UCC-1 Financing Statement. e. File the UCC-3 Form: Please file the completed UCC-3 Amendment Form with the Maine Secretary of State's office. Ensure that all filing fees are paid as required by the office. Keep a copy of the filed UCC-3 Form and any associated filing receipts for our records. f. Provide Confirmation: Once you have filed the UCC-3 Amendment Form, please promptly provide us with a copy of the filed form, along with any official filing receipts or acknowledgments received from the Maine Secretary of State's office. 3. Confidentiality and Deadlines: Please note that the information contained in this letter and any accompanying documents is confidential and intended solely for the use of the parties involved in this transaction. Deadlines for filing the UCC-3 Amendment Form must be strictly adhered to, as failure to file on time may result in the loss of our client's perfected security interest. Thank you for your cooperation and professionalism in handling this matter. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided phone number or email address. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Firm's Name] [Your Firm's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code]