Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 106, § 9-708 – Persons Entitled to File Initial Financing Statement or Continuation Statement

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:
1. (A) to continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before this act takes effect; or
2. (B) to perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.