UCC Electronic Filing, Search & Retrieval

Uniform Commercial Code Filings - General Information

As of July 1, 2001, under Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, the Maryland Department of Assessments & Taxation serves as the central filing office for public notices of secured transactions. These public notices, called financing statements, indicate a commercial agreement between a debtor and a secured party.

Financing statements are filed by banks, mortgage companies, and other lending institutions against secured collateral. Searches of financing statements provide information on secured collateral. When a debtor pledges collateral on a loan, UCC search results tell lenders if others have filed a claim against the same collateral.

To conduct an online search of financing statements, or to file a financing statement online, please click here. This online option allows the user to obtain search results, file financing statements, and/or receive documents - including certified documents - quickly and efficiently.

For additional information on Uniform Commercial Code or UCC filings, please see UCC Frequently Asked Questions.

Title 9 of the Commercial Law Article of the Maryland Annotated Code
Read the Maryland laws governing Title 9 of the Commercial Law Article of the Maryland Annotated Code
(Click the link above, then indicate your agreement to the Terms and Conditions by clicking the 'I Agree' button. Then click on the plus-sign (+) next to 'COMMERCIAL LAW', then click on the plus-sign (+) next to 'TITLE 9. SECURED TRANSACTIONS')

In accordance with Section 9-501.1(f) of the Commercial Law Article of the Maryland Annotated Code, the Department provides the following affidavit form for use by a person identified as a debtor in a financing statement who believes the financing statement was filed falsely or fraudulently. Please contact your attorney if you require legal advice or assistance filling out this form. Get the Affidavit here. Please mail the Affidavit to:

State Department of Assessments and Taxation
Attn: UCC Division
700 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202