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What You’ll Need to Open
a Business Account

What You’ll Need to Open
a Business Account

Opening a business account is simple and in most cases only takes about 10 minutes.   A few documents are required depending on how your business is structured.  Review the checklists below to see the required documents for your business type and whether or not you're able to open your business account online. 

Owners of the business types listed below can open their business account online in under 10 minutes.   
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Non-Profit

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  • Valid photo ID for each authorized signer
    A current, government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport.
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    A nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your business for tax purposes. Formatted as XX-XXXXXXX and sometimes called a Federal Tax ID.
  • Secretary of State Summary (if applicable)
    A state-issued summary that confirms your business’s registration details.
  • Organizational Documents (meeting minutes for example)
  • Beneficial Owner and Significant Controller information
    If your business is registered with the Secretary of State, anyone who owns 25% or more of the business, along with the person who has significant responsibility for managing it, will need to provide a few additional details. View more information on Beneficial Ownership. 

Requirements are subject to change based on state and federal regulations.

Sole Proprietor

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  • A valid photo ID
    A current, government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport.
  • Your Social Security Number (SSN)
    Used to confirm your identity during the account setup process.
  • Your Employer Identification Number (EIN), if applicable
    This is a nine-digit number from the IRS that identifies your business for tax purposes. It’s formatted like this: XX-XXXXXXX and is sometimes called a Federal Tax ID.
  • Your Assumed Name, Fictitious Name, or Trade Name Certificate
    This document shows the name your business uses day-to-day (often called a “Doing Business As” or DBA) instead of the legal business name.  For sole proprietors, these are typically issued by the city or town where the business owner lives.

Requirements are subject to change based on state and federal regulations.

Corporation

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  • Valid photo ID for each authorized signer
    A current, government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport.
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    A nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your corporation for tax purposes. It’s formatted like this: XX-XXXXXXX and is sometimes called a Federal Tax ID.
  • Articles of Incorporation (state registration)
    The official document filed with your state that legally establishes your corporation.
  • Assumed Name or Fictitious Name Certificate (if applicable)
    If your business operates under a name different from its legal name (often called a “Doing Business As” or DBA).
  • Beneficial Owner and Significant Controller information
    Anyone who owns 25% or more of the business, along with the individual who has significant responsibility for managing the business, will need to provide additional details. View more information on Beneficial Ownership. 

Requirements are subject to change based on state and federal regulations.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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We work with LLCs that have an EIN and those that don’t. Just follow the section that fits your business

If your LLC has an EIN:

  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    A nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your corporation for tax purposes. It’s formatted like this: XX-XXXXXXX and is sometimes called a Federal Tax ID.

If your LLC does not have an EIN

  • Secretary of State Summary (if applicable)
    A state-issued summary that confirms your business’s registration details.

For all LLCs we require: 

  • Valid photo ID for each authorized signer
    A current, government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport.
  • LLC Certificate of Organization
    The official document filed with the state that shows your LLC is registered.
  • LLC Operating Agreement (if applicable)
    A document that outlines how your LLC is owned and managed.
  • Assumed Name or Fictitious Name Certificate (if applicable)
    If your business operates under a name different from its legal name (often called a “Doing Business As” or DBA).
  • Beneficial Owner and Significant Controller information
    Anyone who owns 25% or more of the business, along with the individual who has significant responsibility for managing the business, will need to provide additional details. View more information on Beneficial Ownership. 

Requirements are subject to change based on state and federal regulations.

Partnerships: (General, Limited, and Limited Liability Partnerships)

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These requirements apply to General Partnerships, Limited Partnerships, and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs). 

  • Valid photo ID for each partner or authorized signer
    A current, government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport.
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
    A nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your business for tax purposes. Formatted as XX-XXXXXXX and sometimes called a Federal Tax ID.
  • Partnership Agreement or Affidavit of Partnership
    A document that explains how the partners work together, including roles, responsibilities, and ownership. If your partnership is informal, an Affidavit of Partnership may be accepted.
  • State registration or Secretary of State documentation (if applicable)
    Proof that your partnership is registered with the state. This may include a Certificate of Limited Partnership, LLP registration, or other official state filings.
  • Assumed Name or Fictitious Name Certificate (if applicable)
    If your business operates under a name different from its legal name (often called a “Doing Business As” or DBA).
  • Beneficial Owner and Significant Controller information
    Anyone who owns 25% or more of the business, along with the individual who has significant responsibility for managing the business, will need to provide additional details. View more information on Beneficial Ownership. 

Requirements are subject to change based on state and federal regulations.

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Please visit a branch to open accounts for the business types listed below.  
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IOLTA

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  • Valid photo ID for each authorized signer
    A current, government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport.
  • EIN Certification
    A nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your corporation for tax purposes. It’s formatted like this: XX-XXXXXXX and is sometimes called a Federal Tax ID.
  • Articles of Incorporation
    The official state filing that shows your organization is legally established.
  • Secretary of State Summary (if applicable)
    A state-issued summary confirming your organization’s registration details.
  • Beneficial Owner and Significant Controller information
    If your business is registered with the Secretary of State, anyone who owns 25% or more of the business, along with the person who has significant responsibility for managing it, will need to provide a few additional details. Learn more about beneficial ownership. 

Trust - Realty/Condo

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  • Valid photo ID for each authorized signer
    A current, government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport.
  • EIN Certification
    A nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your corporation for tax purposes. It’s formatted like this: XX-XXXXXXX and is sometimes called a Federal Tax ID.
  • Trust Agreement or Secretary of State Summary Screen
    This helps confirm how the trust is set up and who’s authorized to act on its behalf.
  • Secretary of State Summary (if applicable)
    A state-issued summary confirming your organization’s registration details.
  • Beneficial Owner and Significant Controller information
    Anyone who owns 25% or more of the organization, along with individuals with significant management responsibility, will need to provide additional details. Learn more about beneficial ownership. 

Municipality

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  • Valid photo ID for each authorized signer
    A current, government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport.
  • EIN Certification
    A nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your corporation for tax purposes. It’s formatted like this: XX-XXXXXXX and is sometimes called a Federal Tax ID.
  • The Town Charter
    A town charter is an official document that confirms a town’s legal status.
  • Letter from the Town Treasurer 
    This letter will need to state that the account can be opened and who can be authorized signers on the account. 

State Lottery

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  • Valid photo ID for each authorized signer
    A current, government-issued ID such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport.
  • EIN Certification
    A nine-digit number issued by the IRS to identify your corporation for tax purposes. It’s formatted like this: XX-XXXXXXX and is sometimes called a Federal Tax ID.
  • Articles of Organization
    The official state filing that shows your organization is legally established.
  • Secretary of State Summary (if applicable)
    A state-issued summary confirming your organization’s registration details.
  • Beneficial Owner and Significant Controller information
    If your business is registered with the Secretary of State, anyone who owns 25% or more of the business, along with the person who has significant responsibility for managing it, will need to provide a few additional details. Learn more about beneficial ownership. 

Beneficial Ownership Information

Federal regulations require banks to collect information about individuals who own 25% or more of the business or who have significant control over the company. Be prepared to provide identification for these individuals.

Learn more about Beneficial Ownership >

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Opening a business bank account used to mean finding time to visit a branch. Today, many businesses can complete the process online in just a few minutes. Here is what to expect and what you will likely need.

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