Ala. Code § 7-9A-708: Persons 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 January 1, 2002; or

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