Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org854708.9A-808Person entitled to file initial financing statement or continuation statement2025Commercial Code — Secured TransactionsTransition Provisions for 2013 Amendments
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 July 1, 2013; or
B. to perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.