

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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