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Okla. Stat. tit. 12A, § 9-401 (2026)

Repealed by Laws 2000, c. 371, § 185, eff. July 1,

✓ current as of July 2026

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Cited in 16 cases, 1973–1990 · leading case: First State Bank in Talihina v. United Dollar Stores, 571 P.2d 444 (Okla. 1977).

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First State Bank in Talihina v. United Dollar Stores, 571 P.2d 444 (Okla. 1977). · cites it 7× “The place of filing and effect of erroneous filings are determined by 12A O.S.1971 § 9-401(1)(2). (1) The proper place to file in order to perfect a security interest is as follows: (a) when the collateral is equipment used in farming operations, or farm products, or accounts,…”

Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. v. Ramco Well Serv., Inc. (In Re Ramco Well Serv., Inc.), 32 B.R. 525 (Bankr. W.D. Okla. 1983). · cites it 2× “12A O.S.1981 § 9-401. It appears that the pertinent provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act and the Oklahoma UCC were not drafted with each other in mind as there is no distinct line as to when one or the other applies.”

Beneficial Fin. Co. of Norman v. Marshall, 551 P.2d 315 (Okla. Civ. App. 1976). “Beneficial subsequently perfected a security interest in the motorcycle by filing a financing statement in accordance with 12A O.S. 1971, § 9-401. The controversy leading to this action began shortly after execution of the note.”

Navarro v. Lucas (In Re K & a Servicing, Inc.), 47 B.R. 807 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 1985). · cites it 2× “If it does, Lucas properly filed under Okla.Stat.Ann. tit. 12A, § 9-401(l)(b) (West 1961) (“§ 9-401(l)(b)”) in the Washington County Clerk’s Office.”

First Nat'l Bank & Trust Co. v. Sec. Nat'l Bank & Trust Co., 676 P.2d 837 (Okla. 1984). “2d 222 (1977) we held (227): “Unless a written demand by the debt- or sent to the creditor, pursuant to 12A O.S.1971 § 9-401, makes a demand, there is no duty on behalf of the creditor to file a release or termination statement.”

Bank of Oklahoma, City Plaza v. Martin, 744 P.2d 218 (Okla. Civ. App. 1987). “Western argues that its interest may receive priority through the saving provision of 12A O.S.1981 § 9-401(2), which provides: A filing which is made in good faith in an improper place or not in all of the places required by this section is nevertheless effective with regard to…”

In Re Burgess, 30 B.R. 364 (Bankr. W.D. Okla. 1983). “Oklahoma has adopted the Uniform Commercial Code and at 12A O.S.1981 § 9-401 it states: (1) The proper place to file in order to perfect a security interest is as follows: (a) when the collateral is equipment used in farming operations .”

In Re Foster, 445 F. Supp. 949 (N.D. Okla. 1978). “However, if the Oklahoma certificate of title was issued, then Phoenix would have been required to perfect its security interest in accordance with Oklahoma law, which requires filing pursuant to 12A O.S.1971 § 9-401, which was not done herein.”

First Nat'l Bank of Atoka v. Calvin Pickle Co., 516 P.2d 265 (Okla. 1973). “1971 § 9-402 need be filed, citing the Oklahoma Code Comment under 12A O.S.1971 § 9-401. This argument does not support Plaintiff’s position however, since 12A O.”

Matter of Martindale, 429 F. Supp. 131 (W.D. Okla. 1976). “However, if the Oklahoma certificate of title was issued, then Phoenix would have been required to perfect its security interest in accordance with Oklahoma law, which requires filing pursuant to 12A O.S. 1971 § 9-401, which was not done herein.”

Sec. Nat'l Bank & Trust Co. of Norman v. Reiginger, 610 P.2d 1222 (Okla. 1980). “…With Secured Transactions, Sale of Accounts, Contract Rights, and Chattel Paper,” 30 A.L.R.3d 9 , 89-92 (1970). . 12A O.S.1971 § 9-401.”

McMillin v. Phoenix Telco Fed. Credit Union, 429 F. Supp. 131 (W.D. Okla. 1976). “However, if the Oklahoma certificate of title was issued, then Phoenix would have been required to perfect its security interest in accordance with Oklahoma law, which requires filing pursuant to 12A O.S. 1971 § 9-401, which was not done herein.”

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— Okla. Stat. tit. 12A, § 9-401(1)(2) — 1 case

First State Bank in Talihina v. United Dollar Stores, 571 P.2d 444 (Okla. 1977). “The place of filing and effect of erroneous filings are determined by 12A O.S.1971 § 9-401(1)(2). (1) The proper place to file in order to perfect a security interest is as follows: (a) when the collateral is equipment used in farming operations, or farm products, or accounts,…”

— Okla. Stat. tit. 12A, § 9-401(1)(c) — 1 case

— Okla. Stat. tit. 12A, § 9-401(2) — 2 cases

— Okla. Stat. tit. 12A, § 9-401(l)(b) — 1 case

Navarro v. Lucas (In Re K & a Servicing, Inc.), 47 B.R. 807 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 1985). “If it does, Lucas properly filed under Okla.Stat.Ann. tit. 12A, § 9-401(l)(b) (West 1961) (“§ 9-401(l)(b)”) in the Washington County Clerk’s Office.”

— Okla. Stat. tit. 12A, § 9-401(l)(c) — 2 cases

Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. v. Ramco Well Serv., Inc. (In Re Ramco Well Serv., Inc.), 32 B.R. 525 (Bankr. W.D. Okla. 1983). “12A O.S.1981 § 9-401. It appears that the pertinent provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act and the Oklahoma UCC were not drafted with each other in mind as there is no distinct line as to when one or the other applies.”

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