Required Business Documents

To get started with your request for a new Business Checking Account, please gather the applicable documents below. The business must be organized and located in the State of Kentucky.

Sole Proprietorship
(Provide one or more of the following documents for sole proprietorship)

  • State of Kentucky Certificate
  • Business License
  • Vendors License
  • Contractor’s License
  • Business Tax Certificate
  • City Tax Certificate
  • Documentation of the Kentucky Sales Tax Number for the Business
  • Picture ID (does not count as one)

Limited Liability Company
(Provide all of the following documents)

  • Articles of Organization
  • Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Kentucky Secretary of State
  • Operating Agreement
  • TIN/EIN issued by IRS
  • Picture ID of all authorized signers

Corporation
(Provide all of the following documents)

  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Kentucky Secretary of State
  • Bylaws or Code of Regulations
  • Resolution from Board specifying which officers are authorized to sign for the corporation
  • TIN/EIN issued by IRS
  • Picture ID of All authorized signers

Not-for-profit/Organization/Association/Church
(Provide all of the following documents)

  • Bylaws, Charter, Constitutions or similar documents outlining the purpose of the organization
  • Resolution from Board specifying which officers are authorized to sign for the organization/association
  • TIN/EIN issued by IRS
  • Picture ID of all authorized signers

General Partnerships
(Provide all of the following documents)

  • Assumed Name Certificate issued by the Kentucky Secretary of State
  • Written Partnership Agreement
  • TIN/EIN issued by IRS
  • Picture ID of all authorized signers

Limited Partnerships
(Provide all of the following documents)

  • Certificate of Limited Partnership issued by the Kentucky Secretary of State
  • Written Partnership Agreement
  • TIN/EIN issued by IRS
  • Picture ID of all authorized signers