A.R.S. § 47-9807: Person entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement

A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this article if:

1. The secured party of record authorizes the filing; and

2. The filing is necessary under this article:

(a) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before the effective date of this section; or

(b) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.