Opening a SESLOC account for your business? Our Business Services Team is here to help every step of the way to get you set up with the financial tools and services you need so you can focus on achieving your business goals. To help you get started, we’ve included a checklist of the documents you will need to provide to open your account.
Select your business entity type below:
Sole Proprietorship
Documentation Checklist
Download a printable copy of the business documentation checklist for sole proprietorships, or review the items needed below:
- IRS Employer Identification
- Number (EIN) Letter (if applicable)
- Certified Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable): Required if the owner’s surname is not in the name of the business or the business name implies the existence of other owners.
- Current Government Issued Photo ID & a second form of ID for each signer
Authorizing Individuals
The following authorizing representatives must sign to authorize the opening of the membership or authorize changes of signers:
- One Sole Proprietor
Partnership
Documentation Checklist
Download a printable copy of the business documentation checklist for partnerships, or review the items needed below:
- IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) Letter
- Partnership Agreement
- Certified Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable).
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- Required if Partnership is conducting business under a name that does not include the last names of all owners or implies the presence of additional owners.
- Required if Partnership is conducting business under a name other than what is listed in the Partnership Agreement.
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- Current Government Issued Photo ID for each signer a second form of ID for each signer
- Certification of Trust (if applicable, can be completed at SESLOC)
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- Required for any Trust that is a general partner
- Required for any Trust that is a limited partner and has a 20% or more ownership
- Must be dated within the last 5 years
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- Certificate of Limited Partnership (Form LP-1) (Limited Partnerships Only)
- Certificate of Limited Liability Partnership (Form LLP-1) (Limited Liability Partnerships Only)
Authorizing Individuals
The following authorizing representatives must sign to authorize the opening of the membership or authorize changes of signers:
- All General Partners
Corporation
Documentation Checklist
Download a printable copy of the business documentation checklist for corporations, or review the items needed below:
- IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) Letter
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filed Statement of Information (Form SI-550)
- Meeting Minutes (member may use SESLOC form as a supplemental form to the organization meeting minutes). Officers must match the Statement of Information, and the Minutes must include:
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- The name of the group on the letterhead
- The first and last name of each officer of the group
- Signature of the secretary of the group
- Requested actions to be taken on the membership (EX: Add or remove signer)
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- Certified Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable). This is required if corporation is conducting business under a name other than what
is listed in the Articles of Incorporation. - Current Government Issued Photo ID for each signer a second form of ID for each signer
- Certification of Trust (if applicable, can be completed at SESLOC)
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- Required for any trust with 20% or greater ownership of the corporation.
- Must be dated within the last 5 years.
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Authorizing Individuals
The following authorizing representatives must sign to authorize the opening of the membership or authorize changes of signers:
- Secretary
- One other corporate officer
Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)
Documentation Checklist
Download a printable copy of the business documentation checklist for corporations, or review the items needed below:
- IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) Letter (optional for Single Member LLC)
- Articles of Incorporation (LLC-1)
- Filed Statement of Information (LLC-12): Manager(s) or Member(s) listed must match how the LLC is structured to be managed
according to the articles of organization - Operating Agreement
- Certified Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable). This is required if business is conducted under a name other than what
is listed in the Articles of Incorporation. - Current Government Issued Photo ID for each signer a second form of ID for each signer
- Certification of Trust (if applicable, can be completed at SESLOC)
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- Required for any trust with 20% or greater ownership of the LLC.
- Must be dated within the last 5 years.
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Authorizing Individuals
The following authorizing representatives must sign to authorize the opening of the membership or authorize changes of signers:
- A Manager or Managing Member
- One other Manager or Member (N/A for Single Member LLCs)
Nonprofit Corporation
Documentation Checklist
Download a printable copy of the business documentation checklist for nonprofits, or review the items needed below:
- IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) Letter
- Articles of Incorporation
- Filed Statement of Information (Form SI-100)
- Meeting Minutes (member may use SESLOC form as a supplemental form to the organization meeting minutes). Officers must match the Statement of Information, and the Minutes must include:
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- The name of the group on the letterhead
- The first and last name of each officer of the group
- Signature of the secretary of the group
- Requested actions to be taken on the membership (EX: Add or remove signer)
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- Certified Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable). This is required if corporation is conducting business under a name other than what
is listed in the Articles of Incorporation. - Current Government Issued Photo ID for each signer a second form of ID for each signer
Authorizing Individuals
The following authorizing representatives must sign to authorize the opening of the membership or authorize changes of signers:
- Secretary
- One other corporate officer
Unincorporated Association
Documentation Checklist
Download a printable copy of the business documentation checklist for incorporated associations, or review the items needed below:
- IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN) Letter — If using a parent organization’s EIN, a letter must be provided by the parent
organization specifying the EIN may be used by the local organization/association - Meeting Minutes (member may use SESLOC form as a supplemental form to the organization meeting minutes). Officers must match the Statement of Information, and the Minutes must include:
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- The name of the group on the letterhead
- The first and last name of each officer of the group
- Signature of the secretary of the group
- Requested actions to be taken on the membership (EX: Add or remove signer)
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- Certified Fictitious Business Name Statement (if applicable). This is required if corporation is conducting business under a name other than what
is listed in the Articles of Incorporation. - Current Government Issued Photo ID
Authorizing Individuals
The following authorizing representatives must sign to authorize the opening of the membership or authorize changes of signers:
- Secretary
- One other officer
Ready to take the next step? Contact the SESLOC Business Services Team.
