UCC eZFILE®

UCC eZFILE® is the CL@S Information Services proprietary program for completing UCC 1 and UCC 3 Filings electronically or in standard format. With the ability to file electronically (e-file) in 38 states, the UCC eZFILE® program allows you to receive filings faster, eliminate costly overnight charges and reduce statutory filing fees.

Why wait days when you can receive your filings in minutes or hours?  Simply select the jurisdiction, begin typing and watch as UCC eZFILE® automatically fills the data fields specific to the selected jurisdiction requirements, providing greater accuracy and saving you the hassle of redoing returned filings.

The state-of-the-art single screen format makes UCC eZFILE® simple and easy to use. Manage your collateral lists, address lists and continuations your own way with UCC eZFILE®, the user-friendly choice for completing UCC Filings online.  UCC eZFILE® Information Sheet.

Filing Definitions

Click the links below to see their definitions:

• UCC
Uniform Commercial Code is a law that covers virtually all business transactions and is divided into several chapters or "articles" with article 9 governing secured transactions.
• UCC-1 (Initial Financing Statement)
A form required under Uniform Commercial Code provisions to establish a public record of collateral pledged under a security agreement.
• UCC-3 (Amendment)
A UCC record that amends or changes the information contained in a UCC-1. Amendments include assignments, continuations and terminations.
• UCC-5 (Correction Statement)
A form that corrects an error in a previously filed statement.
• Amendment
Any filing that changes the initial financing statement.
• Assignment
A filing in which the fact that the secured party has given all or part of its rights to the collateral to another secured party.
• Real Estate
A filing recorded in County real estate records.
• Termination
An amendment filed to terminate the effectiveness of the financing statement.
• Continuation
An amendment that continues the effectiveness of a financing statement for an additional five years.
• Preparation of filings
CL@S can prepare and file your filings on your behalf.
• County Recording
Any documents filed at the county level.
• Judgment Liens (JL1)
A Californian State filing.
• Judgment Releases (JL3)
A Californian State statement of release.

Sample Reports and State Information Chart

• UCC eZFILE® Cost Savings Example
• View Samples of electronic UCC 1s
• California UCC-1 with attachment
• Delaware UCC-1 with attachment
• Massachusetts UCC-1 with collateral description
• Nevada UCC-1 with collateral description
• New York UCC-1 with collateral description
• View Samples of electronic UCC 3s
• California UCC-3 full assignment
• California UCC-3 termination
• Delaware UCC-3 secured party change amendment
• New York UCC-3 continuation
• State Information Chart

UCC eZFILE®-The User Friendly Choice for Completing UCC Filings Online

Process Time is measured in Minutes... Not Days!

Eliminate unnecessary statutory filing fees and costly overnight charges! File electronically in most states and receive acknowledgments in just minutes!

"No Effort" UCC-1 and UCC-3 Database Creation

Every time you make an entry in UCC eZFILE®, it is added to your own personal database. Use Your database for all new filings, collateral lists and more.

Simple Functionality Makes Learning a Breeze

UCC eZFILE®'s state-of-the-art technology is easy to learn. Complete your requests with confidence utilizing a simple single screen format.

Customize your Search Fields

The customizable search feature allows you to enter your own search fields. Work comfortably, quickly and with confidence.

Never Miss Another Deadline!

You will never miss an important filing deadline with UCC eZFILE®. Reminders and the capability of creating your own filing summaries are just a few of the features that YOU control.

Attachments, Templates & Validation

Insert attachments electronically with your filings, create templates to reduce duplication of data entry, and validate with a built-in jurisdiction selection that automatically completes state specific requirements, reducing errors and costly rework!

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