Virginia § 8.9A-808 - Person entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement

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§ 8.9A-808. Person 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:

(1) the secured party of record authorizes the filing; and

(2) the filing is necessary under this part:

(A) to continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before July 1, 2013; or

(B) to perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.

2012, c. 155.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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