Account Documentation Checklist

Opening a new business account isn't necessarily complicated, but it can feel tedious. To ensure your opening process is seamless, be sure you review this checklist for all necessary information and documentation needed. Once ready, you conveniently open your business account online or by phone. 

Brevard: 321-752-2222
Broward: 954-704-5000
Miami-Dade: 305-882-5000
All Other Areas: 800-447-7228

OWNER INFORMATION 
Financial institutions are required to identify all individuals who, directly or indirectly, own 25% or more of the equity interest of the business. Therefore, you will need the following information for all owners who own 25% or more of the business' equity, even if they will not be signers on the account.

• Full Legal Name
• Percentage of Ownership
• Social Security Number
• Date of Birth
• Valid Driver’s License Number/ID with an Issue and Expiration Dates
• Phone Number
• Email Address

View your business type for the additional documents and information needed for a new account to be open for your business.

SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS WITH A FICTITIOUS NAME

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number of Sole Proprietor
• Fictitious name verified with the State of Florida’s Division of Corporations website (www.sunbiz.org) unless the following:

        You are using your full legal name in the Business Name.

        For example, if your name is Eugene Smith and your business 
         name is Eugene Smith, you won't need to register a fictitious 
         name. However, if the business name is Eugene Smith Jewelers,
        you will need to register a fictitious name.

PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Partnership Registration verified with the State of Florida’s Division of Corporations website (www.sunbiz.org)
• Copy of entire executed Partnership Agreement
• All Signers/Beneficial Owner Information

CORPORATIONS (S-CORP, C-CORP, LLC) INCLUDING ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Articles of Incorporation (S-Corp/C-Corp) or Articles of Organization/LLC Agreement (LLC) Registered with the State of Florida Corporation verified with the State of Florida’s Division of Corporations website (www.sunbiz.org)
• All Signers/Beneficial Owner Information

As part of your account opening process, we will also present you with a Resolution of Authority Form and Business Service Account Agreement.