Illinois § 9-518
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-518, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-518.
Claim concerning inaccurate or wrongfully filed record. (a) Statement with respect to record indexed under a person's name. A person may file in the filing office an information statement with respect to a record indexed there under the person's name if the person believes that the record is inaccurate or was wrongfully filed. (b) Contents of statement under subsection (a). An information statement under subsection (a) must: (1) identify the record to which it relates by the file number assigned to the initial financing statement to which the record relates; (2) indicate that it is an information statement; and (3) provide the basis for the person's belief that the record is inaccurate and indicate the manner in which the person believes the record should be amended to cure any inaccuracy or provide the basis for the person's belief that the record was wrongfully filed. (c) Statement by secured party of record. A person may file in the filing office an information statement with respect to a record filed there if the person is a secured party of record with respect to the financing statement to which the record relates and believes that the person that filed the record was not entitled to do so under Section 9-509(d). (d) Contents of statement under subsection (c). An information statement under subsection (c) must: (1) identify the record to which it relates by the file number assigned to the initial financing statement to which the record relates; (2) indicate that it is an information statement; and (3) provide the basis for the person's belief that the person that filed the record was not entitled to do so under Section 9-509(d). (e) Record not affected by information statement. The filing of an information statement does not affect the effectiveness of an initial financing statement or other filed record. (Source: P.A. 97-1034, eff. 7-1-13.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9-518
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-518 cover?
Section 9-518 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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