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Required Documentation by Business Entity

Outlined below are the documents required to open a business checking account at 1st United Credit Union. If you have not yet done so, please make an appointment (Opens in a new Window) to open your account at one of our branches. All documentation must be presented as an original document. The most recent filing with the state and/or amended version of any document is required.

Each account signer to bring:

  • Original Social Security Card
  • State or Government Issued ID
  • If State or Government Issued ID does not display your current home address, please bring at least one of the items listed below as proof of address:
  • Utility Bill (PG&E, Water, Garbage)
  • Rental Agreement
  • Most Recent Pay Stub
  • Current Auto Insurance
  • Current Auto Registration

Additional documentation required, by business type:

Sole Proprietor

  • Clear copy of government issued ID for each signer
  • Business License (or similar permit/certificate)
  • Fictitious Name Statement (if applicable; must show business name, address, and owner's name)
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number (SSN)

General Partnerships

  • Clear copy of government issued ID for each signer
  • Business License (or similar permit/certificate)
  • Fictitious Name Statement (if applicable; Must show business name, address, and owner's name)
  • Partnership Agreement (must show business name and names of partners)
  • General Partnership Statement naming the persons with authority to open and maintain bank accounts
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Limited Partnerships (LP)

  • Clear copy of government issued ID for each signer
  • Business License (or similar permit/certificate)
  • Fictitious Name Statement (if applicable; must show business name, address, and owner's name)
  • Certificate of Limited Partnership (certified by Secretary of State)
  • Limited Partnership Agreement (must show business name and names of partners}
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)

  • Clear copy of government issued ID for each signer
  • Business License (or similar permit/certificate)
  • Fictitious Name Statement (if applicable; must show business name, address, and owner's name)
  • Certificate of Limited Liability Partnership (certified by Secretary of State)
  • Limited Liability Partnership Agreement (must show business name and names of partners)
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Limited Liability Companies (LLC)

  • Clear copy of government issued ID for each signer
  • Business License (or similar permit/certificate)
  • Fictitious Name Statement (if applicable; must show business name, address, and owner's name)
  • Copy of signed Operating Agreement (including modifications or amendments)
  • Copy of stamped Articles of Organization (certified by Secretary of State)
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Corporations

  • Clear copy of government issued ID for each signer
  • Business License (or similar permit/certificate)
  • Fictitious Name Statement (if applicable; must show business name, address, and owner's name)
  • Copy of stamped Articles of Incorporation (certified by Secretary of State)
  • Copy of Bylaws (including any amendments or Corporate Resolution (Board minutes) authorizing account opening at 1st United Credit Union)
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Unincorporated Associations

  • Clear copy of government issued ID for each signer
  • Copy of Business Name Filing or Organizing Document such as Articles of Association (if applicable)
  • Copy of Bylaws (including any amendments or Corporate Resolution (Board minutes) authorizing account opening at 1st United Credit Union)
  • Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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