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Documents needed to open a Business Checking Account

Our goal is to make opening a business account as easy as possible for you. To help expedite the process, here is a checklist to assist you in determining the items you will need.
DBA or Sole Proprietor

For the Business:

  • Registration of a Fictitious Name
  • EIN or Taxpayer Identification Number

For the Signers:

  • Valid Driver’s License, State ID or U.S. Passport*
  • Social Security Number
  • Phone Number, Email Address, Occupation

*If the ID does not have the individual’s current address, an additional piece of information with the current address will be needed such as utility bill, vote’s registration card, rental agreement.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)v

For the Business:

  • Operating Agreement including signature page
  • Articles of Origination
  • EIN or Taxpayer Identification Number (if single owner)
  • Beneficial Ownership and Control Person Information (see below)

For the Signers:

  • Valid Driver’s License, State ID or U.S. Passport*
  • Social Security Number
  • Phone Number, Email Address, Occupation

*If the ID does not have the individual’s current address, an additional piece of information with the current address will be needed such as utility bill, vote’s registration card, rental agreement.

Corporation

For the Business:

  • Articles of Incorporation
  • EIN
  • Beneficial Ownership and Control Person Information (see below)

For the Signers:

  • Valid Driver’s License, State ID or U.S. Passport*
  • Social Security Number
  • Phone Number, Email Address, Occupation

*If the ID does not have the individual’s current address, an additional piece of information with the current address will be needed such as utility bill, vote’s registration card, rental agreement.

Partnership

For the Business:

  • Partnership Agreement including signature page
  • Registration of a LLP
  • EIN
  • Beneficial Ownership and Control Person Information (see below)

For the Signers:

  • Valid Driver’s License, State ID or U.S. Passport*
  • Social Security Number
  • Phone Number, Email Address, Occupation

*If the ID does not have the individual’s current address, an additional piece of information with the current address will be needed such as utility bill, vote’s registration card, rental agreement.

Organization, HOA, etc.

For the Organization:

  • By-laws or other documents
  • EIN or Taxpayer Identification Number
  • Beneficial Ownership and Control Person Information (see below)

For the Signers:

  • Valid Driver’s License, State ID or U.S. Passport*
  • Social Security Number
  • Phone Number, Email Address, Occupation

*If the ID does not have the individual’s current address, an additional piece of information with the current address will be needed such as utility bill, vote’s registration card, rental agreement.

Beneficial Ownership and Control Person

You will be asked to certify the ownership of your business by signing a beneficial ownership form. This form will list any individuals with 25% or more ownership in the business, as well as a control person (someone with significant responsibility in the company). Identifying information and photo identification will be requested for individuals listed, and failure to provide will delay the opening of your new account.

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If you have any questions about opening a business account, please talk to a member of   our business banking team.

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