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Colorado Secretary
of State Jena Griswold
www.coloradosos.gov | www.sos.state.co.us

Colorado Secretary of State logo - cube with a C in it

Colorado Secretary
of State Jena Griswold
www.coloradosos.gov

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Colorado Secretary of State logo - cube with a C in it

Colorado
Secretary of State
Jena Griswold

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Uniform Commercial Code FAQs

Certified copies & searches

Q1. How do I get a certified copy of a document?

A1. You must have an account to get a certified copy. To get a certified copy:

  • Create or log in to a user account.
  • Click on "Standard search."
  • Enter the debtor's name (either an organization or an individual).
  • Click on "Search."
  • On the Search Results page, place checkmarks next to the records that you want to include.
  • Click on "View Images."
  • Click on "Certify."

The PDF that appears after you click on "Certify" will include a certificate and an unredacted copy of the document.

Q2. What is a certified search report?

A2. A certified search report is a list of all of the records that matched the search term that you entered. It includes the debtors and secured parties as well as any amendments. A certificate is included that certifies that the report contains all of the records on file for that particular debtor name as of the current date.

A certified search report can be used as evidence that a UCC financing statement naming a particular debtor was or was not on record as of the date of the search. You must have a UCC Account to obtain a certified search report.

Q3. How do I get a certified search report?

A3. You must have an account to get a certified search report. To get a certified search report:

  • Create or log in to a user account.
  • Click on "Standard search."
  • Enter the debtor's name (either an organization or an individual).
  • Click on "Search."
  • On the Search Results page, place a checkmark next to "Select all."
  • Click on "View Report." This will bring up a PDF report of your search.
  • Click on "Certify."

The PDF that appears after you click on "Certify" will include a certificate and the search report.