Minn. Stat. § 336.9-708: 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 Laws 2000, chapter 399, takes effect; or

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