Uniform Commercial Code - Fees
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Initial Filing Form – Mail and Fax Filings * Fax Filings Will Result in Additional Fees |
Filing Fee |
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| UCC Financing Statement (UCC1) *UCC Financing Statement Addendum (UCC1Ad) and UCC Financing Statement Additional Party (UCC1AP) * Note: The UCC1Ad and/or UCC1AP form may only be used in conjunction with the UCC1 form (See instructions on forms). |
$15 for Two pages or less; $30 for Three pages or more |
| Agricultural Lien | |
| Aircraft Maintenance Lien | |
| Contract Agricultural Lien | |
| Manufactured-Home Transaction | 60.00 |
| Public-Finance Transaction | |
| Transmitting Utility | |
| Utility Security Instrument | 25.00 |
| Notice of Federal Lien | 10.00 |
| Restitution Lien | 5.00 |
Amendment Filing Form – Mail and Fax Filings * Fax Filings Will Result in Additional Fees * Filing Fee is Per Change per Amendment Form |
Filing Fee |
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| UCC Financing Statement Amendment (UCC3) *National UCC Financing Statement Amendment Addendum (UCC3Ad) and UCC Financing Statement Amendment Additional Party (UCC3AP) *Note: The UCC3Ad and/or UCC3AP form may only be used in conjunction with the UCC3 form (See instructions on forms). |
$15 for Two pages or less; $30 for Three pages or more |
| Agricultural Lien | |
Aircraft Maintenance Lien |
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| Contract Agricultural Lien Amendment | |
| Manufactured-Home Transaction | |
| Public-Finance Transaction | |
| Transition Property Notice | |
| Transmitting Utility | |
| Statement of Claim (UCC5) | |
| Utility Security Instrument | 25.00 |
| Notice of Federal Lien | 10.00 |
| Restitution Lien | 5.00 |
| Contract Agricultural Lien Notice of Discharge | No fee |
| Judicial Finding of Fact |
Information Request Form – Mail and Fax Filings * Fax Filings Will Result in Additional Fees |
Filing Fee |
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| Information Request (Texas) (Form UCC11) | $15.00 |
| Certified search report per debtor | |
| Certification stamp for specified copies only request (each) | 15.00 |
| Certified copy (per page) | 1.00 |
| Plain copy (Public Information per page) | .10 |
| Plain copy (per page) | .10 |
Filing Fee |
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| Expedited handling of a filing document (per document) or certified search report (per debtor) | $15.00 |
| Fax acknowledgment copy (per page) | 2.00 |
SOSDirect Online Services – Internet Filings Only |
Filing Fee |
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Initial Filing |
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| UCC Financing Statement (UCC1) | $5.00 |
| Manufactured-Home Transaction | 60.00 |
| Public-Finance Transaction | 60.00 |
Amendment Filing * Filing Fee is Per Change per Amendment Form |
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| UCC Financing Statement Amendment (UCC3) | 5.00 |
| Manufactured-Home Transaction | 5.00 |
| Public-Finance Transaction | 5.00 |
Master Filing |
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| Master Assignment (50 or less assignments) | 500.00 |
| Master Amendment (50 or less amendments) | 500.00 |
| Each financing statement in excess of 50 (Master Assignment/Amendment only) | .50 |
Information Request |
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| Certified search report per debtor | 15.00 |
| Certification stamp for specified copies only request (each) | 15.00 |
| Certified copy (per page) | 1.00 |
| Plain copy (Public Information per page) | .10 |
| Plain copy (per page) | .10 |
| Web Inquiry | 1.00 |
XML Web Services – Internet Filings Only |
Filing Fee |
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Initial Filing |
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| UCC Financing Statement (UCC1) | $5.00 |
| Manufactured-Home Transaction | 60.00 |
| Public-Finance Transaction | 60.00 |
Amendment Filing * Filing Fee is Per Change per Amendment Form |
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| UCC Financing Statement Amendment (UCC3) | 5.00 |
| Manufactured-Home Transaction | 5.00 |
| Public-Finance Transaction | 5.00 |
Information Request |
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| Certified search report per debtor | 3.00 |
Bulk Order Fees – Internet Filings Only |
Filing Fee |
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| Master Unload (New Master Unload) – With Data | $1,350.00 |
| Master Unload (Previous Master Unload) – With Data | 1,150.00 |
| Daily Filing Update/Replacement (Subscription) – With Data & Images | 90.00 |
| Daily Filing Update/Replacement (Subscription) – With Data | 65.00 |
| Daily Filing Update/Replacement (Subscription) – With Images | 65.00 |
| Daily Filing Update/Replacement (One-Time Request) – With Data & Images | 100.00 |
| Daily Filing Update/Replacement (One-Time Request) – With Data | 70.00 |
| Daily Filing Update/Replacement (One-Time Request) – With Images | 70.00 |
The fee for a certified copy (per page) is pursuant to Section 552.261, Texas Government Code; the fee for expedited handling of a filing document (per document) or certified record search (per debtor) is pursuant to Section 405.032, Texas Government Code; and the fee for a fax acknowledgment copy (per page) is pursuant to Section 405.031, Texas Government Code.
Filing Options
SOSDirect Online Services
Filings may be submitted through the Internet by accessing the SOSDirect Online Services provided by the Office of the Secretary of State. Reduced filing fees and instantaneous filing of submitted documents compared to the written document fees provide the incentive for filers to file by this method. Information may be obtained on this web site at SOSDirect or please contact Sondra Hadley at (512) 475-2740.
XML Web Services
The Agency provides a business-to-government e-commerce service for the submission of bulk electronic filings using eXtensible Markup Language (XML). The UCC Web Service provides a means to file Financing Statements (UCC1) and Amendments (UCC3) and to submit Information Requests (UCC11) to the UCC Section through the Internet. An organization can use this service once they have opened an SOSDirect account. Information may be obtained on this website at UCC Web Services, including a copy of the Uniform Commercial Code Web Service Consumer's Guide or please contact Sondra Hadley at (512) 475-2740.
Telefacsimile (Fax) Transmission
Filings and information requests submitted by telefacsimile (fax) transmission are deemed to be expedited and will be subject to additional fees. An additional fee of $15.00 is required for expedited processing of a filing or information request. Also, an additional fee of $2.00 (per page) is required for a fax acknowledgement copy for expedite processing per filing or information request. Filing fees for documents submitted for filing to the Office of the Secretary of State by telefacsimile (fax) transmission must be paid by a prefunded Secretary of State client account, credit card, or LegalEase.
Documents faxed on a Saturday, Sunday, state holiday, or after business hours of 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. (CT) will be deemed received on the next business day or when actually received by an employee of the Office of the Secretary of State. For more information on telefacsimile filing, please contact Michelle Robinson at (512) 475-2700. Our telefacsimile (fax) telephone number is (512) 463-1423.
Expedited Handling of Filing Documents
Expedited handling of filings may be requested by presenting documents in-person to the Office of the Secretary of State. An additional fee of $15.00 per filing is required for expedited processing of an acknowledgment.
Expedited Handling of Information Requests
Search reports and copies of records may be expedited via mail, phone, or an in-person request. An additional fee of $15.00 per request is required for expedited processing of information requests.
Payment of Filing Fees
Available Options
Filing fees may be paid by (1) check or money order payable to the Secretary of State; (2) a valid American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit card; (3) a funded LegalEase account; or (4) a prefunded Secretary of State client account. Checks and money orders must be payable through a U.S. bank or financial institution. Processing cash is time consuming and may delay receipt of your acknowledgment. Filing fees and expedited handling fees for single or multiple documents may be included in the same payment instrument. The Agency may process a refund of any overpayment.
Credit Card
Fees payable to the Secretary of State may be paid with a valid American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit card. Fees paid by credit card are subject to a statutorily authorized convenience fee (currently 2.7%) of the total fees incurred, when applicable. The convenience fee is assessed per credit card transaction. The convenience fee, as well as the designation of acceptable credit cards, are subject to change in accordance with the existing contracts between this office, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and the relevant financial institutions.
If you wish to utilize the credit card payment option, you must submit or transmit a completed Payment Form (Word, PDF) provided by this office or provide the following information in writing:
- Credit card to be used (i.e., American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa);
- Account number;
- Expiration date; and
- Signature of the cardholder.
LegalEase
LegalEase is a guaranteed electronic payment method that facilitates the payment of fees to governmental agencies. The service is offered by Frost Bank of San Antonio. To utilize the service a customer maintains funds in an account with Frost Bank and is issued a debit card. The customer provides the card number when filing documents or paying for services received from the Agency. The cost is charged to the customer’s account and payment is made by Frost Bank to the Secretary of State. Information about LegalEase is not available from the Agency, but may be obtained by contacting Frost Bank at (800) 253-5749.
If you wish to utilize the LegalEase payment option, you must submit or transmit a completed Payment Form (Word, PDF) provided by this office or provide the following information in writing:
- Card number;
- Client number; and
- Case number.
Telephone Numbers
| General Office and Facsimile (Fax) Filing Information (512) 475-2700 |
| UCC Financing Statement Form UCC1 and UCC Financing Statement Amendment Form UCC3 Filing Information (512) 475-2703 |
| Information Request Form UCC11 (Lien Certificates/Copies/Fax) (512) 475-2703 |
| SOSDirect (Online Searching and Filing) Information (512) 475-2740 |
| Telefacsimile (Fax) Transmissions (512) 463-1423 |
Location
| Mailing Address: Secretary of State Uniform Commercial Code PO Box 13193 Austin, TX 78711-3193 |
Street Address: Secretary of State Uniform Commercial Code 1019 Brazos, Suite 505 Austin, TX 78701 |
Delivery Service Address: Secretary of State Uniform Commercial Code 1019 Brazos, Room B-13 Austin, TX 78701 |