Illinois § 9-704

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-704, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 9-704.

Security interest unperfected before effective date. A security interest that is enforceable immediately before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly but which would be subordinate to the rights of a person that becomes a lien creditor at that time: (1) remains an enforceable security interest for one year after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly; (2) remains enforceable thereafter if the security interest becomes enforceable under Section 9-203 on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly or within one year thereafter; and (3) becomes perfected: (A) without further action, on the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 91st General Assembly if the applicable requirements for perfection under this Act are satisfied before or at that time; or (B) when the applicable requirements for perfection are satisfied if the requirements are satisfied after that time. (Source: P.A. 91-893, eff. 7-1-01.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9-704

What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9-704 cover?

Section 9-704 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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