Section 140.46 - Archives(1) Paper UCC records are scanned into the UCC information management system. The paper filing is retained for at least six months and then destroyed. The image is maintained until at least one year from the date of lapse in the archive file.(2) Facsimile and electronic filings are maintained for at least one year following the lapse date in the archive file.(3) The UCC information management system database is backed up every business day.(4) Archival searches may be made available through arrangements with the filing office as it determines in its sole discretion.