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BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL (UCC) SERVICESFAQs - UCC FILINGS AND SEARCHES
Frequent Asked Questions What is a ticket tracking system? A ticket tracking system is a method for reporting problems electronically. When you experience an error, you can report the incident and receive a ticket number. Using the ticket number you can track the progress of your problem until it is resolved by technical support. You can use the ticket tracking system to correspond with technical support, even send and receive files through the system. Why use this system? Why not just call technical support? By submitting an error report to the system, you can easily track and document your problem, and the responses from technical support. Since technical support is alerted each time a report is submitted, you may get a faster response than calling on the phone. What are the transaction fees associated with the UCC Online Filing System? New Filing: $16.00 Termination (of Filings dated earlier than 7/28/1995): $6.00 Termination (of Filings dated on or after 7/28/1995): No Charge Continuation: $6.00 Search (with results): $6.00 Search (no results): $6.00 Why should I file electronically? Savings (No monthly fees, No hidden fees, No Postage, No copy charge) Convenience (No paper forms to fill out, no mail delays, speed) Speed (Instant search results, position granted immediately) Yes, Revised Article 9 has passed in Arkansas. What about signatures? Is it legal to file a UCC electronically without wet signatures? YES! According to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act of 2001, the State of Arkansas allows online UCC filings. Please see the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act for more information. How do I register for the system? Type in http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/corp_ucc_commercial.html in the address line of your web browser. Then click on "UCC Online Search & Filing ", select "New User? Register Here" and complete forms. Do I need an Internet connection? YES! You should have a local ISP (Internet Service Provider). Your performance speed will be affected by the speed of your connection. How do I get connected to an Internet Service Provider? There are numerous national and/or local Internet Service Providers. Your ISP may be a local cable company, phone company, or other communications provider. Typical ISP charges range from $10 to $40 per month for service including email and other services. Once you connect to an ISP, there are no additional communication costs associated with UCC electronic filing and searching! What is a Submitter Account, why do I need it, and how do I get one? The Arkansas Secretary of State requires all electronic UCC filers to have a Submitter Account with the SOS UCC Filing Office in order to use the Arkansas UCCFile.com System. This account is only used to identify who is submitting filings and performing searches on the system to the Secretary of State's office and is available free of charge. When you register with our system, you will receive the Submitter Account / ACH form. If you do not have a Submitter Account, contact the Fiscal Office at (501) 682-8032 to create a new Submitter Account and Submitter Account number, and then fill in your Submitter Account number on the form.
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