R.I. Gen. Laws § 6A-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:

(i) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before the amendatory act takes effect; or

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