Financing Statements

U.C.C. (Financing Statements) Filings

Financing statements are filed in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office to perfect a security interest against a debtor in favor of a secured party if collateral is oil, gas or mineral, timber to be cut, or a fixture filing. All financing statements and amendments filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must provide a description of real estate to which it relates. As of July 1, 2000 most Financing Statements are filed with the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

Fees

All filing types are $20.00, Virginia Code § 8.9A-525.

Links

Virginia Code §§ 8.9A-501(a) and 8.9A-502

UCC Forms and Fees State Corporation Commission