Section 1: Formalities

The provisional registration of a mortgage is effected by the filing with the land registry of two forms in accordance with the conditions set out inarticle 2428 of the Civil Code. It also contains an indication of the capital of the claim and its accessories.

The provisional registration of a pledge over a business is effected by the filing at the commercial court registry of two slips on plain paper containing: 1° The designation of the creditor, his election of domicile within the jurisdiction of the commercial court where the business is located and the designation of the debtor; 2° An indication of the authorisation or title by virtue of which the registration is required;…

The pledging of company shares is effected by the service on the company of a deed containing: 1° The name of the creditor and that of the debtor; 2° An indication of the authorisation or title by virtue of which the security is required; 3° An indication of the capital of the claim and its accessories. In addition, in the case of a registered non-trading company, the pledge deed is…

Pledging of securities is effected by serving a declaration on one of the persons mentioned in articles R. 232-1 to R. 232-4 as applicable. This declaration contains: 1° A description of the creditor and the debtor; 2° An indication of the authorisation or title by virtue of which the security is required; 3° An indication of the capital of the claim and its accessories. The pledge covers all transferable securities…