Commercial Code section 9808

A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this chapter if the following conditions are satisfied:

(a)

The secured party of record authorizes the filing.

(b)

The filing is necessary under this part to accomplish either of the following:

(1)

To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before July 1, 2014.

(2)

To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.

Source: Section 9808, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=COM§ionNum=9808. (updated Jan. 1, 2014; accessed Jul. 21, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/commercial_code_section_9808

Original Source: Section 9808, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=COM§ionNum=9808. (last accessed May 12, 2025).