BUSINESS ACCOUNT OPENING DOCUMENTATION

If you're opening a business account with us, there may be a few more things you'll need to bring, check the tabs below for details.

Documentation for DBA in Title
1. Sole Proprietorship Resolution
2. Acceptable ID required for all owners/authorized signer(s) individual. Examples of an acceptable ID is as follows (would only need one of the following): a valid state issued driver's license or ID card, US Passport, Military ID Card. If one of the aforementioned forms of ID are not available, we may also accept two of the following: Employer ID Card, Social Security Card, Credit Card Statement (with current address), Current Month Utility bill (Power, Phone or Cable), Certified copy of Birth Certificate, Firearm License, or Property Tax Bill evidencing current residence. Contact your nearest branch for questions..

Documentation for Business Name Only in Title
1. Certificate of Trade name with evidence ownership; i.e. Secretary of State documentation, Business License, etc.
2. Sole Proprietorship Resolution
3. Acceptable ID required for all owners/authorized signer(s) individual. Examples of an acceptable ID is as follows: a valid state issued driver's license or ID card, US Passport, Military ID Card. If one of the aforementioned forms of ID are not available, we may also accept two of the following: Employer ID Card, Social Security Card, Credit Card Statement (with current address), Current Month Utility bill (Power, Phone or Cable), Certified copy of Birth Certificate, Firearm License, or Property Tax Bill evidencing current residence. Contact your nearest branch for questions.
1. LLC Articles of Organization OR LLC Operating Agreement; either or both is acceptable. The document must provide the name(s) of the individuals authorized to transact business on behalf of the LLC
2. Limited Liability Company Resolution
3. Verification of Corporate status at www.sos.state.ga.us;
4. Acceptable ID required for all owners/authorized signer(s) individual. Examples of an acceptable ID is as follows (would only need one of the following): a valid state issued driver's license or ID card, US Passport, Military ID Card. If one of the aforementioned forms of ID are not available, we may also accept two of the following: Employer ID Card, Social Security Card, Credit Card Statement (with current address), Current Month Utility bill (Power, Phone or Cable), Certified copy of Birth Certificate, Firearm License, or Property Tax Bill evidencing current residence. Contact your nearest branch for questions.
1. Limited Partnership Resolution signed by all partners
2. Limited Partnership Agreement signed by all partners
3. Verification of Corporate Status at www.sos.ga.us;
4. Acceptable ID required for all owners/authorized signer(s) individual. Examples of an acceptable ID is as follows (would only need one of the following): a valid state issued driver's license or ID card, US Passport, Military ID Card. If one of the aforementioned forms of ID are not available, we may also accept two of the following: Employer ID Card, Social Security Card, Credit Card Statement (with current address), Current Month Utility bill (Power, Phone or Cable), Certified copy of Birth Certificate, Firearm License, or Property Tax Bill evidencing current residence. Contact your nearest branch for questions.
1. Limited Partnership Resolution signed by all partners
2. Limited Partnership Agreement signed by all partners
3. Certification of Trade Name, i.e. Secretary of State documentation, Business License, IRS Letter verifying EIN, etc.
4. Acceptable ID required for all owners/authorized signer(s) individual. Examples of an acceptable ID is as follows (would only need one of the following): a valid state issued driver's license or ID card, US Passport, Military ID Card. If one of the aforementioned forms of ID are not available, we may also accept two of the following: Employer ID Card, Social Security Card, Credit Card Statement (with current address), Current Month Utility bill (Power, Phone or Cable), Certified copy of Birth Certificate, Firearm License, or Property Tax Bill evidencing current residence. Contact your nearest branch for questions.
1. General Partnership Resolution signed by all partners
2. General Partnership Agreement signed by all partners
3. Certification of Trade Name, i.e. Secretary of State documentation, Business License, IRS Letter verfying EIN, etc.
4. Acceptable ID required for all owners/authorized signer(s) individual. Examples of an acceptable ID is as follows (would only need one of the following): a valid state issued driver's license or ID card, US Passport, Military ID Card. If one of the aforementioned forms of ID are not available, we may also accept two of the following: Employer ID Card, Social Security Card, Credit Card Statement (with current address), Current Month Utility bill (Power, Phone or Cable), Certified copy of Birth Certificate, Firearm License, or Property Tax Bill evidencing current residence. Contact your nearest branch for questions.
1. Corporate Resolution, with seal
2. Articles of Corporation
3. Verification of Corporate status at www.sos.state.ga.us
4. Acceptable ID required for all owners/authorized signer(s) individual. Examples of an acceptable ID is as follows (would only need one of the following): a valid state issued driver's license or ID card, US Passport, Military ID Card. If one of the aforementioned forms of ID are not available, we may also accept two of the following: Employer ID Card, Social Security Card, Credit Card Statement (with current address), Current Month Utility bill (Power, Phone or Cable), Certified copy of Birth Certificate, Firearm License, or Property Tax Bill evidencing current residence. Contact your nearest branch for questions.
5. Certificate of Authority to transact business in Georgia, if the corporation was formed in another state, at www.sos.state.ga.us