Mich. Comp. Laws § 440.9808: Filing initial financing statement or continuation statement; conditions.

Sec. 9808.

A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this part if all of the following are met:

(a) The secured party of record authorizes the filing.

(b) The filing is necessary under this part to do any of the following:

( i ) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before the effective date of this amendatory act.

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