Instructions for UCC Financing Statements
(UCC-1, UCC-1AD, UCC-3, UCC-3AD, UCC-5, and UCC-11)
Failure to follow all instructions may result in the rejection of your filing
1. You must type or laser print this form.
2. You must use the current forms made available through our website.
3. Individual payment must accompany each filing. We are not able to use one check for multiple filings.
4. To receive an acknowledgement* of your filing you must complete the “Send Acknowledgement To” section on the filing form
and either:
a. For email acknowledgement: Submit a completed “Filing Submission” form with each document listing your email
address,
or
b. For mailed acknowledgement: Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.
* An acknowledgement of your filing is not a copy of your filing. Customers may request a copy of a filing by using the UCC-11 form
or by performing a search through the online system. All online filers will receive an email acknowledgement copy of their actual
filing.
5. Send completed documents with the filing submission form and all applicable fees to:
SC Secretary of State’s Office -UCC Division
1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525
Columbia, SC 29201
Please fill in the form very carefully; mistakes may have important legal consequences. If you have questions, consult your attorney.
The filing office cannot give legal advice. Do not insert anything in the open space in the upper portion of this form; it is reserved for
filing office use.
Please do not put your Social Security number on the form - UCC filings are public records.