Disclaimer

This office is a filing agency, and we cannot provide legal advice or interpret statutes. Please refer to Arizona Revised Statutes or consult an attorney if you have questions regarding laws that apply to your specific filing.

Attention - Walk-Ins Available

We are excited to announce that as of December 11, both the Phoenix and Tucson offices will be open for ‘walk in’ services; (appointments will no longer be required, though checking in with the respective lobby security desks will still be required.)

The ‘walk in’ services will be available from 8:00am until 4:00pm, Monday thru Friday, except for state holidays.

As of December 11, we will also resume offering notarization services; (please note that the fee is $10 per notarization, with a maximum of 6 notarizations per visit.)

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon.

From Monday, October 21, 2024, through Friday, December 27, 2024, in-person services will be limited at the Secretary of State offices within the Executive Office tower in Phoenix and may not be available without an appointment. It is strongly suggested that customers call before attempting to come to the Phoenix office. Our office in Tucson will remain available for business services walk-ins.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience during this time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Any transactions that are returned due to insufficient funds in your account will incur an NSF fee of $25.00 in addition to the original charge incurred. This fee will be applied for each occurrence of a returned transaction.

NOTICE REGARDING NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS (NSF) FEES

Any transactions that are returned due to insufficient funds in your account will incur an NSF fee of $25.00 in addition to the original charge incurred. This fee will be applied for each occurrence of a returned transaction.

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Notice

Please note that effectively immediately, to receive confirmation of our receipt of your filing of UCC 1, UCC 3, and UCC 5 financing statements, please provide an e-mail address on those submitted statements. (Our office will no longer required you to submit a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to receive this confirmation.)

Thank you for your patience and assistance.

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)

Uniform Commercial Code ("UCC") establishes a standard for recording liens across the country. The Secretary of State processes liens which protect financial interests on, for example, consumer goods or commercial equipment.

Each document receives a unique 12-digit filing number assigned by our UCC program, and is available for viewing on our UCC search as public record. That filing number, the debtor name or secured party name can be used to search our website for detailed information regarding the lien filing.

Document to File

  • UCC 1: Financing Statement: creates lien filing in system
  • UCC 1a: Financing Statement Addendum: offers fields for an additional debtor, secured party and collateral
  • UCC 1ap: Financing Statement Additional Party: provides for multiple additional debtors and secured parties
  • UCC 3: Financing Statement Amendment: amends previously filed liens
  • UCC 3a: Financing Statement Amendment Addendum: offers fields for additional collateral
  • UCC 3ap: Financing Statement Amendment Additional Party: adds additional debtors and secured parties
  • UCC 11: Search Request: provides copies of liens, certified copies or listing of debtors by name or lien number
  • UCC 5: Information Request (Correction Statement): allows debtor or secured party to dispute a filing

Filing Fee

  • UCC 1: $9
  • UCC 1a: none, must be submitted with completed UCC 1
  • UCC 1ap: none, must be submitted with completed UCC 1
  • UCC 3: $9 for continuations, assignments, and any amendments.
  • UCC 3: $2 for terminations only
  • UCC 3a: none, must be submitted with completed UCC 3
  • UCC 3ap: none, must be submitted with completed UCC 3
  • UCC 11: Pricing varies upon search requested
  • UCC 5: $9

Please Note: No cash or credit card payments accepted for over the counter filings. Must pay by check or money order.

Filing Length: Standard liens are effective for 5 years. Tax, Restitution, Racketeering, and Utility liens do not expire.

Processing Time: 5 business days from receipt.

Applicants agree to pay a $25.00 fee if their account returns insufficient funds.

  • Our office will not return a filed document unless you include a prepaid return envelope.
  • Our office does not require acknowledgment copies.
  • Certified UCC search results cannot be acquired on our public search website. All filings will be watermarked "uncertified".
  • If you have any questions, please call us at 602-542-6187 or 1-800-458-5842 or email us.
Filing By Mail

Secretary of State
Attn: UCC Dept.
1700 W. Washington Street, Fl. 7
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2808

In-Person Filing - Phoenix Office

State Capitol Executive Tower
1700 W. Washington Street
Suite 220

In-Person Filing - Tucson Office

Arizona State Complex Building
400 West Congress
Second Floor, Suite 221

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Currently, the Secretary of State’s office is accepting both the 2011 and 2023 versions of UCC forms. We will continue to accept the 2011 forms until the relevant statue is changed by the Arizona State Legislature (expected to be sometime in spring of 2024).

Resources

Contact Business Services

Starting February 3, 2025, both the Phoenix and Tucson offices will be open Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays) from 8 am to 5 pm.

Office of the Secretary of State
Business Services Division - Phoenix
1700 W Washington St, Fl 2
Phoenix AZ 85007-2808

602-542-6187

Office of the Secretary of State
Business Services Division - Tucson
400 West Congress Street, Suite 221
Tucson, AZ 85701

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