iLIEN - Submit and Search UCCs

A UCC-1 is required to be completed when a loan is secured by non-titled or non-possessory collateral (whether it's a purchase or not) and is meant to perfect a lien on non-titled non-possessory collateral described in the Security Agreement. 

iLIEN UCC Search

Mandatory for Working Capital Finance Loans only - use free online searches for other loans.

On the Wolter Kluwer Lien Solutions (iLien) website, do the following:

  1.  Click Search Public Records.
  2. On the Main Search Page, set the following:
    1. Type - Uniform Commercial Code
    2. Location - State you are searching
    3. By - Debtor name
    4. Search Key - Debtor name
    5. Office -Your office number
    6. Loan # - Loan number or TBD
  3. Click Perform Search.
  4. To view filings, click the file folder icon.
    1. As you go, the Estimated Fees update accordingly.
 
 

Submitting UCCs in iLIEN

On the Wolter Kluwer Lien Solutions (iLien) website, do the following:

  1. Click In Preparation.
  2. In the Search by 1 field, enter your debtor name.
  3. In the Time frame by field is set to Created Date > All.
  4. Click Go.
  5. Click on the hyperlink for your loan/debtor.
  6. Review and verify all information entered is correct.
  7. If attachments need to be added, complete the Collateral section.
    1. See How to Add Exhibits (attachments) below.
  8. VERY IMPORTANT - Ensure the Organization ID is completed.
    1. DO NOT click None.
    2. See How to Find the Organization ID below.
    3. Note: UCCs on fixtures are filed at the County level, all other UCCs are filed at the State level. Make sure to verify that the UCC is being filed in the correct jurisdiction.
  9.  Click Form Preview to preview the filing before submission.
  10. Click Submit ($) to continue to submit your filing.
  11. All filing submissions go through an Audit Verification to ensure there is not any missing information.
    1. Click on the blue error hyperlink to go back to the filing and make corrections (if required) needed to submit.
  12. On the Filing Submission page, a summary of your filing is displayed and you can make some additional selections:
    1. To be submitted to filing office by:
      1. Electronic transmittal (XML/WEB) - the faster way for a filing to be filed; this option gets displayed for State filings.
      2. Normal Processing - some filings may not be able to go electronically and will default to Normal Processing. This means that the filing will be sent by courier to the jurisdiction.
        • Note: County fixture filings always display Normal Processing, however Lien Solutions will electronically file whenever possible.
      3. Upon receipt of final documents - the order will be placed on hold until additional documents are provided.
      4. Self-file - if you do not want Lien Solutions to submit the filing to the jurisdiction and instead you need to send it to an Attorney or other 3rd party to file.
    2. Additional Services:
      1. Search to Reflect ($) -  a UCC search on your Debtor after the filing has been filed to confirm that the filing was recorded correctly and to review position against other secured party filings.
        • Note: Plain listing only on the first debtor will be provided, where available. Additional services available upon selecting Search to Reflect ($) to add copies, search on additional debtors listed on the filing, and to request a certified search.
      2. With Copies ($) - search to reflect with copies of the un-lapsed filings on record.
      3. Certified Search ($) - search to reflect certified by the jurisdiction, where available.
      4. All Debtors ($) - search to reflect all debtors on the filing.
  13. If you selected Print Copy of Final Doc, the document opens in a separate window as an Adobe PDF document that can be saved to your desktop or printed.
    1. Click Next ($) to finalize your filing submission.
  14. The Filing Delivery Instruction page displays if your preferences are set to do so. This page confirms Bill To, Deliver to Information, Delivery Method, Special Instructions, and e-mail Notification.
    1. Note: Special instruction will only be seen if the filing is submitted as Normal Processing.

If you need to check the status of your filing, you can view the Activity Log or call/e-mail Client Support with the order number.

Phone: 800.833.5778 Option 2

e-mail: liensolutions.clientsupport@wolterskluwer.com

 

How to Find the Organization ID

To find the Organization ID, to the following from the Wolter Kluwer Lien Solutions (iLien) home page:

  1. Enter the following:
    1. Business Name
    2. State
    3. Office
  2. Click Go.
  3. Use Entity ID to complete Organization ID in UCC entry.
 
 

How to Add Exhibits (attachments)

 
 

 

 
 

 

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