Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org584858.9A-524Delay by filing office2025Commercial Code — Secured TransactionsFilingDuties and Operation of Filing Office

Delay by the filing office beyond a time limit prescribed by this part is excused if:

1. the delay is caused by interruption of communication or computer facilities, war, emergency conditions, failure of equipment, or other circumstances beyond control of the filing office; and

2. the filing office exercises reasonable diligence under the circumstances.

2000, c. 1007.