Business Checking

While all authorized signers must be present at account opening, any authorized representative (which may include the President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer) can initiate the process.

To open your Corporation's account, you will need the following:

Personal Identification

One form of a government-issued photo ID is required.

• Driver’s License
• Government-issued photo ID card
• U.S. Passport

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

• IRS Form SS-4 Confirmation Notice

Business Documentation

• Certified copy of Articles of Incorporation
• Non-profit corporations
  • Tax-exempt status (IRS Determination Letter)
• Trade Name Certificate
  • for businesses operating on a DBA (Doing Business As) basis

The following forms may be required upon account opening

• Documentation stating the current Officers of the Corporation (one of the following):
  • State of Connecticut Amendment documents
  • A certified copy of the Certificate of Authority (for corporations formed outside of Connecticut)

The following information is required for all owners or participating members with 25% or more ownership

• Legal first and last name
• Percentage of ownership
• Date of birth
• Residential address
• Social Security number
• Copy of government-issued identification

The following supplemental information will be requested during the initial account opening

• Business address & phone number
• The nature of your account, transactions, and expected volume
• Further documents and information may be necessary depending on the specific attributes of the business

To discuss these requirements in more detail or if you have any questions, please contact us directly at 855.344.1874.

During the initial account opening, all authorized signers must be present.

Attendance is required for all Members and all Managers of both Member Managed LLCs and Manager Managed LLCs.

In the case where a Manager or Member of an LLC is a business outside of your own, it is necessary for an authorizing representative of that business to also be in attendance.

To open your LLC’s account, you will need the following:

Personal Identification

• One form of a government-issued photo ID is required
  • Driver’s License
  • Government issued photo ID card
  • U.S. Passport

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

• Social Security Numbers (SSN) are accepted for Individual Member LLCs where no EIN is present
• IRS Form SS-4 Confirmation Notice

Business Documentation

• Copy of the signed Operating Agreement
  • only in specified scenarios
• Trade Name Certificate
  • for businesses operating on a DBA (Doing Business As) basis

The following forms may be required upon account opening

• Documentation stating the current members of the LLC (one of the following):
  • Amendment documents
  • Annual Report or Statement of Information
  • A certified copy of Certificate of Authority (for LLCs formed outside of Connecticut)

The following information is required for all owners or participating members with 25% or more ownership

• Legal first and last name
• Percentage of ownership
• Date of birth
• Residential address
• Social Security number
• Copy of government-issued identification

The following supplemental information will be requested during the initial account opening

• Business address & phone number
• The nature of your account, transactions and expected volume
• Further documents and information may be necessary dependent on the specific attributes of the business

To discuss these requirements in more detail or if you have any questions, please contact us directly at 855.344.1874.

When opening an account, attendance is required for all general partners and authorized signors.

To open your Partnership’s account, you will need the following:

Personal Identification

• One form of a government-issued photo ID is required
  • Driver’s License
  • Government issued photo ID card
  • U.S. Passport

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

• IRS Form SS-4 Confirmation Notice

Business Documentation

General Partnerships

• Partnership Agreement documentation

Limited Partnership

• Partnership Agreement documentation
• A certified copy of Certificate of Limited Partnership

Limited Liability Partnership

• Partnership Agreement documentation
• A certified copy of Certificate of Limited Liability Partnership

The following forms may be required upon account opening

• A certified copy of Certificate of Authority (for corporations formed outside of Connecticut)
• Amendment(s) to the Partnership Agreement, in applicable scenarios

The following information is required for all owners or partners with 25% or more ownership

• Legal first and last name
• Percentage of ownership
• Date of birth
• Residential address
  • Business address is accepted in cases where the owner of the LLP is a business
• Social Security number
• Copy of government-issued identification

The following supplemental information will be requested during the initial account opening

• Business address & phone number
• The nature of your account, transactions and expected volume
• Further documents and information may be necessary dependent on the specific attributes of the business

To discuss these requirements in more detail or if you have any questions, please contact us directly at 855.344.1874.

When opening an account, attendance is required for the Sole Proprietor and all authorized signers.

To open your Sole Proprietor’s account, you will need the following:

Personal Identification

• One form of a government-issued photo ID is required
  • Driver’s License
  • Government issued photo ID card
  • U.S. Passport

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

• Social Security Number (SSN) is accepted in cases where an EIN cannot be provided
• IRS Form SS-4 Confirmation Notice

Business Documentation

• Trade Name Certificate or State issued Business License
  • Trade Name Certificate is commonly also referred to as DBA, Assumed Name Certificate, or Fictitious Name Statement, all of which are acceptable

The following supplemental information will be requested during the initial account opening

• Business address & phone number
• The nature of your account, transactions and expected volume
• Further documents and information may be necessary dependent on the specific attributes of the business

To discuss these requirements in more detail or if you have any questions, please contact us directly at 855.344.1874.

It is required that all authorized signers be in attendance for the account opening, along with an authorized individual meeting the Association's Bylaws or Meeting Minutes.

To open your Club, Lodge, Fundraiser, or Association’s account, you will need the following:

Personal Identification

• One form of a government-issued photo ID is required
  • Driver’s License
  • Government issued photo ID card
  • U.S. Passport

Employer Identification Number (EIN)

• IRS Form SS-4 Confirmation Notice

Business Documentation

• Documentation that reflects the authorized signer(s)
  • Examples of accepted documents include Meeting Minutes or Bylaws
• Fundraiser account
  • Doumentation conveying the nature of the account
    • Examples of accepted documents include a news article or publication
• Non-profits
  • Tax exempt status (IRS Determination Letter)

The following information is required for all owners with 25% or more ownership when applicable

• Legal first and last name
• Percentage of ownership
• Date of birth
• Residential address
• Social Security number
• Copy of government-issued identification

The following supplemental information will be requested during the initial account opening

• Business address & phone number
• The nature of your account, transactions and expected volume
• Further documents and information may be necessary dependent on the specific attributes of the business

To discuss these requirements in more detail or if you have any questions, please contact us directly at 855.344.1874.