Security interest unperfected before effective date.
F.S. 679.704
in effectA security interest that is enforceable immediately before this act takes effect but that would be subordinate to the rights of a person who becomes a lien creditor at that time:
(1)
Remains an enforceable security interest for 1 year after this act takes effect;
(2)
Remains enforceable thereafter if the security interest becomes enforceable under former s. 679.203 when this act takes effect or within 1 year thereafter; and
(3)
Becomes perfected:
(a)
Without further action when this act takes effect if the applicable requirements for perfection under this act are satisfied before or at that time; or
(b)
When the applicable requirements for perfection are satisfied if the requirements are satisfied after that time.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter679/AllFetched: 7/8/2026