Is UCC a federal law?
Stronger States. The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a comprehensive set of laws governing all commercial transactions in the United States. It is not a federal law, but a uniformly adopted state law. Uniformity of law is essential in this area for the interstate transaction of business.
How do I obtain a copy of a UCC document?
To obtain searches and/or copies of Uniform Commercial Code records on file with the Secretary of State's office. UCC documents filed with the Department of State are public records that are subject to disclosure under the Uniform Commercial Code. The Department provides copies of UCC documents upon request and payment of the applicable fee.
Why is the UCC important?
Because the UCC has been universally adopted, businesses can enter into contracts with confidence that the terms will be enforced in the same way by the courts of every American jurisdiction. The resulting certainty of business relationships allows businesses to grow and the American economy to thrive.
Are UCC documents public records?
NOTICE: UCC documents filed with the Department of State are public records that are subject to disclosure under the Uniform Commercial Code. The Department also provides copies of UCC documents upon request and payment of the applicable fee. Please do not provide any Social Security Numbers on any UCC document submitted to this office.
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