Parties
Full legal names and entity types for grantor and secured party; include state of formation and EIN where applicable.
A properly drafted Business Secured Form protects creditor priority, reduces disputes about collateral boundaries, and clarifies enforcement rights. It establishes the economic relationship between parties and creates evidence needed for perfection and collection actions under state Uniform Commercial Code rules.
Organizations on both sides of commercial credit transactions prepare or sign secured forms: lenders, receivables purchasers, businesses granting liens, and counsel handling closing documentation.
Each signer’s role differs: lenders confirm collateral description and remedies, grantors confirm accuracy of business and asset details, and counsel ensures compliance with state law and filing rules.
Full legal names and entity types for grantor and secured party; include state of formation and EIN where applicable.
A precise, specific description of collateral (including categories and exceptions) that permits identification under UCC rules.
Statement of the principal obligation(s) secured, including loan amounts, advances, or contingent obligations.
Reference to filing a UCC-1 financing statement or other recordable instrument and jurisdiction for filing.
Events of default, notice periods, repossession rights, and disposition procedures consistent with the UCC.
Execution blocks for authorized signatories, with dates and any notary or witness acknowledgements required.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signers | Order-based or parallel signer sequence |
| Authentication | Email or SMS code; consider KBA for high-risk transactions |
| Conditional Fields | Use conditional visibility for optional collateral or addenda |
| Audit Trail | Enable full action logs and timestamp capture |
Choose delivery and integration settings that meet legal and operational needs, including signer authentication and file formats.
Ensure the chosen platform supports audit trails, download of signed PDFs, and any access controls needed for privileged financing documentation.
File financing statement as soon as possible after execution
Amend within reasonable time to reflect collateral additions or releases
Monitor financing statement lapse periods and renew before expiration
Serve any required notices per contract or state procedure
Retain executed forms and filings per retention policy
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | No | No | No | No |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |