This unit serves as the filing officer for many different documents required
under the Uniform Commercial Code, the set of laws promulgated for state
adoption to govern commercial transactions. The unit carries out this function
under the authority granted to it by Mississippi Code Annotated, section
75-1-101 et seq. and section 75-9-101 et. seq. (1972), as amended.
Administration of UCC filings makes all kinds of commercial transactions
possible. Keeping Mississippi's UCC laws current and consistent with those
across the country helps give lenders and borrowers the security necessary to do
business.
Revised Article Nine of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) was adopted in
Mississippi during the 2001 Regular Legislative Session. The
effective date of Revised Article Nine (hereafter "RA9") is January 1,
2002. The new law places several new requirements on end users and
the Secretary of State’s Office, and customers are encouraged to review
materials available on this website in order to become more familiar with the
law.
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)