Ohio Rev. Code § 1309.708: Persons entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement - UCC 9-708.

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

(A) The secured party of record authorizes the filing; and

(B) The filing is necessary under this section:

(1) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before July 1, 2001; or

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