Illinois § 9-521
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-521, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-521.
Uniform form of written financing statement and amendment. (a) Initial financing statement form. A filing office that accepts written records may not refuse to accept a written initial financing statement in the form and format set forth in the official text of the 2010 amendments to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code promulgated by the American Law Institute and the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, except for a reason set forth in Section 9-516(b). (b) Amendment form. A filing office that accepts written records may not refuse to accept a written record in the form and format set forth as Form UCC3 and Form UCC3Ad in the final official text of the 2010 amendments to Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code promulgated by the American Law Institute and the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, except for a reason set forth in Section 9-516(b). (Source: P.A. 97-1034, eff. 7-1-13.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9-521
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-521 cover?
Section 9-521 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.
How do I cite Illinois § 9-521?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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