When opening a business checking or savings account, we are required by law to verify your business as well as the individuals associated with your business. If your business has more than one owner or key executive with authority and control, it is preferred that they are all present when opening a new account. If this is not possible, then you may be provided with the required forms that must be completed and notarized by each individual not present. Your account cannot be opened until all notarized forms have been returned by the owner or key executive, who is opening the account at the branch.
You will be asked to complete and sign documentation that includes:
You will be asked to provide the following documentation:
A document to verify your business is registered with a government agency, such as Secretary of State or other state/county agency. When applying online, we may ask you to upload this document.
If your business is not registered with a government agency, the list below will help you determine which document is needed based on your legal business structure.
If the document you provide to verify your business does not accurately reflect the physical address of your business, you will need to provide additional documentation for address verification.
If the business name does not include the legal last name of the owner, you will need one of the following original or certified business documents:
For example: If the owner’s legal name is Janet Johnson, and the business name is Janet Jewelry, you will need the additional documentation. However, if the business name is Johnson Jewelry, you will not.
You will need one of the following original or certified business documents:
If you do not have one of the documents noted above and you have not filed the appropriate documents with a government agency, bring a written statement signed by all owners indicating no written Partnership Agreement exists.
You will need one of the following original or certified business documents:
You will need one of the following original or certified business documents:
You will need one of the following original or certified business documents:
You will need one of the following original or certified business documents:
You will need one of the following original or certified business documents:
If you do not have one of the above or comparable documentation issued by a government agency, please provide governing documentation for your entity, such as meeting minutes documented on business letterhead. This document must contain the following:
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