2025 Session Last amended: 2024 session

§ 336.9-310 — When Filing Required to Perfect Security Interest or Agricultural Lien; Security Interests and Agricultural Liens to Which Filing Provisions Do Not Apply

Plain-Language Summary

As a general rule, a financing statement must be filed to perfect a security interest. Exceptions include interests perfected by possession, control, or automatic perfection.

Practical Notes
The main way to perfect a security interest is to file a financing statement (UCC-1) with the secretary of state. There are exceptions for some types of collateral.