Iowa UCC filing
UCC-1: $59 service + $5 Iowa fee = $64
UCC-3 amendment: $39 service + $5 Iowa fee = $44
UCC-3 continuation: $39 service + $5 Iowa fee = $44
UCC-3 termination: $39 service + $5 Iowa fee = $44
State fee from the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC) fee schedule, last checked 2026-10-02.
The filing office
The Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC) is the central filing office for Iowa under its UCC 9-501. It receives, indexes and acknowledges UCC financing statements and UCC-3 records.
- Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC)
- Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC) UCC page
- Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC) fee schedule
What the price covers
- The fee shown is the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC) fee for an online filing.
- We file up to 1 debtor name per record at this price.
- Online Fast Track filing, $5 per filing. Paper filings cost $10 to $20.
Where to file
File in Iowa when the debtor is located in Iowa 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 Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC) acknowledgment of the filing, sent to you by email.
Timing
Timing is set by the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC). We submit your record after payment.
Filing it yourself
You can also file directly with the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC).
Questions
How much does a UCC-1 filing in Iowa cost?
$59 service + $5 Iowa fee = $64. The Iowa fee is the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC) filing fee, passed through at cost.
Where is a UCC-1 filed in Iowa?
With the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC), the central filing office for Iowa under its UCC 9-501. File in Iowa when the debtor is located there under UCC 9-307, for example a corporation or LLC formed in Iowa.
What will I receive?
The Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC) acknowledgment of the filing, sent to you by email once the office issues it.
How long does it take?
Timing is set by the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC). 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 Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC) fee for an online filing. We file up to 1 debtor name per record at this price. Online Fast Track filing, $5 per filing. Paper filings cost $10 to $20.
Which UCC-3 filings do you offer in Iowa?
UCC-3 amendment: $39 service + $5 Iowa fee = $44. UCC-3 continuation: $39 service + $5 Iowa fee = $44. UCC-3 termination: $39 service + $5 Iowa fee = $44.
Can I file directly with the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC)?
Yes. You can also file directly with the Iowa Secretary of State, Business Services (UCC). We are a filing service and are not affiliated with it.