Uniform Commercial Code Article 9: Primary federal legislation governing secured transactions, including provisions for termination and release of security interests, and requirements for UCC-3 termination statements
State Secured Transaction Laws: State-specific variations of the UCC, including unique filing requirements and termination procedures that may differ by jurisdiction
Securities Exchange Act: Federal legislation that may apply if the security agreement involves securities or regulated financial instruments
Federal Tax Lien Act: Federal legislation governing tax liens that may affect the termination of security interests
Bankruptcy Code: Federal regulations that must be considered if either party is involved in bankruptcy proceedings during the termination process
State Recording Requirements: Local and state-specific requirements for recording the termination of security interests, particularly for real property
UCC Filing Office Requirements: Specific documentation and procedures required by UCC filing offices for terminating security interests
County Recorder Requirements: Local county-specific requirements for recording termination documents, especially for real property interests
Original Security Agreement Terms: Contractual obligations and termination provisions specified in the original security agreement that must be followed
Authority Verification Requirements: Legal requirements to verify and document proper authority to terminate the security agreement
