Michigan § 440.9708 - Persons entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement.
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§ 440.9708. Persons entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement.
A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this part if both of the following apply:
The secured party of record authorizes the filing.
The filing is necessary under this part to do 1 of the following:
To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this amendatory act takes effect.
To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 440.9708 ("Persons entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. 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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