Purpose
Document the secured party's release or termination of a security interest in identified collateral, specify the effective date, and provide a record for lenders, borrowers, and third parties relying on public filings.
A clear UCC Term Agreement reduces title risk, establishes release timing, and documents the consent of parties. It helps lenders close out secured interests, prevents duplicate claims in public records, and provides documentary evidence necessary for subsequent financing or property transfers.
Typical users include secured lenders, borrowers, title agents, and corporate counsel preparing or filing termination statements.
Secondary users include closing attorneys, real estate professionals, and loan servicers tracking releases for property conveyances.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Form Template | Pre-fill known party data and required fields. |
| Signer Order | Set signing sequence for secured party then debtor. |
| Authentication | Choose email, SMS OTP, or knowledge-based verification. |
| File Export | Export signed PDF and generate filing-ready copies. |
Use an eSignature solution that supports audit trails, common document formats, and integrations with state portals.
| 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 free trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Document the secured party's release or termination of a security interest in identified collateral, specify the effective date, and provide a record for lenders, borrowers, and third parties relying on public filings.
List secured party and debtor with full legal names, addresses, and organizational identifiers; include contact details for filing follow-up and clarify which entity is releasing the security interest.
Provide a precise collateral description matching or clearly referencing the original UCC filing; avoid generic phrases and use serial numbers or account ranges when applicable to eliminate ambiguity.
Include the original financing statement file number, jurisdiction, and filing office to tie the termination to the correct public record and facilitate clerk searches and indexing.
State that the secured party releases the security interest in described collateral, specify any retained rights or exceptions, and indicate conditions or partial releases if only some collateral is affected.
Include signature blocks with printed name, title, date, and a statement of signatory authority; attach corporate resolutions or power of attorney if required by the filing office.
Specified on form; governs release timing.
Often processed faster than paper filings.
Retain confirmation number or emailed receipt.
Ranges from same-day to 5 business days.
Title companies may take extra time to reflect release.
Optica Ventures cleared an obsolete financing statement before selling an asset by coordinating lender release signatures and filing a termination with the state SOS.
Martin Properties used a UCC Term Agreement to remove a lien after full loan payoff, matching collateral descriptions to the original filing for a clean public record.
A corporate officer with signatory authority may execute the termination; include printed name, title, and attach a corporate resolution or secretary certificate if the filing office or counterparties require proof of authority. Corporate minutes are helpful.
An individual debtor or an authorized representative must sign with printed name and date; if signing on behalf of an entity, provide documentation establishing representative authority, such as power of attorney or corporate authorization, to avoid clerk rejections.
| Criteria | UCC Term Agreement | UCC Amendment |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | release lien | modify security terms |
| Public record effect | records release | updates existing record |
| Original file required | ||
| Signatory required | secured party signature | parties per agreement |
| Typical use | loan payoff release | correct collateral details |
Clear indebtedness and obtain payoff statement.
Draft termination referencing original filing number.
Signer confirms authority and signs document.
Submit to SOS and retain filing receipt.