Illinois UCC filing
UCC-1: $59 service + $20 Illinois fee = $79
UCC-3 amendment: $39 service + $20 Illinois fee = $59
UCC-3 continuation: $39 service + $20 Illinois fee = $59
UCC-3 termination: $39 service + $0 Illinois fee = $39
State fee from the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division) fee schedule, last checked 2026-10-02.
The filing office
The Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division) is the central filing office for Illinois under its UCC 9-501. It receives, indexes and acknowledges UCC financing statements and UCC-3 records.
- Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division)
- Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division) UCC page
- Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division) fee schedule
What the price covers
- The fee shown is the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division) fee for an online filing.
- We file up to 1 debtor name per record at this price.
- $20 per record; terminations are free.
Where to file
File in Illinois when the debtor is located in Illinois 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 Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division) acknowledgment of the filing, sent to you by email.
Timing
Timing is set by the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division). We submit your record after payment.
Filing it yourself
You can also file directly with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division).
Questions
How much does a UCC-1 filing in Illinois cost?
$59 service + $20 Illinois fee = $79. The Illinois fee is the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division) filing fee, passed through at cost.
Where is a UCC-1 filed in Illinois?
With the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division), the central filing office for Illinois under its UCC 9-501. File in Illinois when the debtor is located there under UCC 9-307, for example a corporation or LLC formed in Illinois.
What will I receive?
The Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division) acknowledgment of the filing, sent to you by email once the office issues it.
How long does it take?
Timing is set by the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division). 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 Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division) fee for an online filing. We file up to 1 debtor name per record at this price. $20 per record; terminations are free.
Which UCC-3 filings do you offer in Illinois?
UCC-3 amendment: $39 service + $20 Illinois fee = $59. UCC-3 continuation: $39 service + $20 Illinois fee = $59. UCC-3 termination: $39 service + $0 Illinois fee = $39.
Can I file directly with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division)?
Yes. You can also file directly with the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Business Services (UCC Division). We are a filing service and are not affiliated with it.