Uniform Commercial Code
Phone: (315) 435-8200
The County Clerk only files real estate related filings as of July 1, 2001, all others are filed through the Department of State.
What is a Uniform Commercial Code?
In a credit based economy where people make monthly payments, the Uniform Commercial Code protects business. When a citizen makes a purchase on a costly product and establishes a payment plan with the business, businesses can place a U.C.C. filing in your name. This document states your agreement with the business to make the payments. If the agreement is violated, then businesses have cause for repossession of products.
How long can U.C.C. filings last?
U.C.C. filings can last up to five years and be renewed. The Onondaga County Clerk’s Office has some active U.C.C. filings dated back to 1960s.
What if there is a UCC filing against me?
The public can come to the County Clerk’s Office to search our computer database for all active U.C.C. filings.