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PPSR and Security Interests

Use the right grantor, collateral class, serial details, timing and certificates when searching or registering interests in personal property.

Decision path

  1. 01

    Identify the transaction

    Confirm the secured obligation, collateral and grantor.

  2. 02

    Search or register

    Choose the task and identifier that fit the asset and entity.

  3. 03

    Maintain the record

    Retain certificates and amend or discharge registrations when circumstances change.

Selected reading

Get the facts before choosing the document.

These are the strongest starting points for this topic. Use the official sources for the current rule, then scope legal work against your facts.

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Primary sources

Source links checked 20 July 2026. Confirm the current rule before acting.

Legal work that may follow

Turn the decision into usable documents and advice.

This guide is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. The right path depends on the entity, documents and commercial facts.