North Dakota § 41-09-138 - (9-808) Person entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 41-09-138 — (9-808) Person entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41-09-138. (9-808) Person entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation
statement. A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under sections 41-09-132 through 41-09-139 if: 1. The secured party of record authorizes the filing; and 2. The filing is necessary under sections 41-09-132 through 41-09-139: a. To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this Act takes effect; or b. To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 41-09-138
What does North Dakota Century Code § 41-09-138 cover?
Section 41-09-138 ("(9-808) Person entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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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