810 ILCS 5/9-808: Person 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 the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 97th General Assembly; or

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