Uniform Commercial Code & Central Notification System



	Uniform Commercial Code and Central Notification System
	The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) system began in 1965. The office of County Recorder files financing statements as notice to the public of a security interest and to perfect a lien on personal property. Minnesota has a central filing system. UCC documents are filed with the County Recorder acting as a Satellite Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. Starting July 1, 2001 paper records are no longer maintained at the county level. The Office of Secretary of State is solely responsible for the processing of all CNS filings and searches effective February 1, 2007 and onward. UCC Fees Forms General Questions CNS Fees Forms The Faribault County Recorder's office will give you prompt service. File your UCC filings by mailing them with the appropriate fee to: Faribault County Recorder 415 North Main Street P.O. Box 130 Blue Earth, MN 56013