UCC Filings
UCC filing: legal notice establishing security interest in personal property. Filed with FL Department of State (Division of Corporations). UCC-1 Financing Statement: identifies debtor, secured party, and collateral. Effective 5 years (Section 679.5151); renew via continuation. If not renewed: lapses, unperfected. RE relevance: fixtures, business asset sales, commercial leases, and construction equipment. Title searches should include UCC search. Priority: first to file.
What It Is
- Public notice of security interest
- UCC-1: debtor, creditor, collateral
- Priority: first to file
FL Process
- File with FL Dept of State
- Effective 5 years (Section 679.5151)
- Renew via continuation statement
RE Relevance
- Fixtures, business sales
- Commercial leases, construction
- Include in title searches
Related Terms
- UCC — Overview
Barnes Walker Business Law
Barnes Walker’s attorneys handle UCC filings in Florida. Request a legal inquiry for assistance.
Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC