California UCC filing
UCC-1: $59 service + $5 California fee = $64
UCC-3 amendment: $39 service + $5 California fee = $44
UCC-3 continuation: $39 service + $5 California fee = $44
UCC-3 termination: $39 service + $5 California fee = $44
State fee from the California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section fee schedule, last checked 2026-10-02.
The filing office
The California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section is the central filing office for California under its UCC 9-501. It receives, indexes and acknowledges UCC financing statements and UCC-3 records.
- California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section
- California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section UCC page
- California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section fee schedule
What the price covers
- The fee shown is the California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section fee for an online filing.
- We file up to 1 debtor name per record at this price.
- Filed online through UCC Connect. Each UCC-3 purpose is a separate filing. Paper filings cost $10 to $20.
Where to file
File in California when the debtor is located in California under UCC 9-307. A registered organization, such as a corporation or LLC, is located in the state where it was formed; an individual is located at their principal residence.
What we collect
- Your name and email.
- The debtor’s exact legal name (as on its public organic record, UCC 9-503) and address.
- The secured party’s name and address.
- For a UCC-1, the collateral description. For a UCC-3, the initial file number and file date, and for an amendment the change.
- Your role and a checkbox confirming you’re authorized to file (UCC 9-509).
What you receive
The California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section acknowledgment of the filing, sent to you by email.
Timing
Timing is set by the California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section. We submit your record after payment.
Filing it yourself
You can also file directly with the California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section.
Questions
How much does a UCC-1 filing in California cost?
$59 service + $5 California fee = $64. The California fee is the California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section filing fee, passed through at cost.
Where is a UCC-1 filed in California?
With the California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section, the central filing office for California under its UCC 9-501. File in California when the debtor is located there under UCC 9-307, for example a corporation or LLC formed in California.
What will I receive?
The California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section acknowledgment of the filing, sent to you by email once the office issues it.
How long does it take?
Timing is set by the California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section. We submit your record after payment and email the acknowledgment when the office issues it.
What does the base fee cover?
The fee shown is the California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section fee for an online filing. We file up to 1 debtor name per record at this price. Filed online through UCC Connect. Each UCC-3 purpose is a separate filing. Paper filings cost $10 to $20.
Which UCC-3 filings do you offer in California?
UCC-3 amendment: $39 service + $5 California fee = $44. UCC-3 continuation: $39 service + $5 California fee = $44. UCC-3 termination: $39 service + $5 California fee = $44.
Can I file directly with the California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section?
Yes. You can also file directly with the California Secretary of State, Uniform Commercial Code Section. We are a filing service and are not affiliated with it.