New Account

• Social Security Number for all account owners (including minors) – Valid photo government-issued ID for all owners 18 and older.
• Proof of physical address (if the address on your ID is not current) — acceptable documents include a utility bill, pay stub, or rental agreement.
• $5.00 minimum membership deposit.

Minor Account

• Please bring a copy of the minor’s Social Security Card or Birth Certificate.
• Social Security Number for all account owners – Valid photo government-issued ID for all owners 18 and older.
• Proof of physical address (if the address on your ID is not current) — acceptable documents include a utility bill, pay stub, or rental agreement.
• $5.00 minimum membership deposit. 

Trust Account

• Please bring the Certificate of Trust and EIN (tax ID # which can be obtained at irs.gov) if applicable. 
• Social Security Number for all account owners – Valid photo government-issued ID for all owners 18 and older.
• Proof of physical address (if the address on your ID is not current) — acceptable documents include a utility bill, pay stub, or rental agreement.
• $5.00 minimum membership deposit.

Rep Payee Account

• Please bring Letter from the Social Security Administration with Rep Payee Appointment.
• Social Security Number and Date of Birth of beneficiary and Rep Payee.
• Valid photo government-issued ID for Rep Payee.
• Proof of physical address (if the address on your ID is not current) — acceptable documents include a utility bill, pay stub, or rental agreement.
• $5.00 minimum membership deposit. 

Conservator/Guardian Account

• Please bring the Letters of Guardianship or Conservatorship from Probate Court.
• Social Security Number and Date of Birth of beneficiary and Conservator/Guardian. 
• Valid photo government-issued ID for Conservator/Guardian.
• Proof of physical address (if the address on your ID is not current) — acceptable documents include a utility bill, pay stub, or rental agreement.
• $5.00 minimum membership deposit. 

Estate Account

• Please bring the letter of Authority for Personal Representative & EIN (tax ID# which can be obtained at irs.gov).
• The decedent must have been a member at the time of death.
• Social Security Number for all account owners – Valid photo government-issued ID for all owners 18 and older.
• Proof of physical address (if the address on your ID is not current) — acceptable documents include a utility bill, pay stub, or rental agreement.
• $5.00 minimum membership deposit. 

Sole Proprietorships

• Social Security Number of Sole Proprietor –OR– Federal Employer ID Number (EIN, a.k.a. TIN).
• Certificate of Assumed Name - filed with county where they do business.
• $5.00 minimum membership deposit.

Partnerships

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) of partnership – a.k.a. Tax ID Number (TIN).
• Certificate of Partnership filed with county where you do business or Evidence of Formation/Filing with the State (separate documentation) - usually required only for LPs (Limited Partnerships) and LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships) - not for General Partnerships.
• Certificate of Assumed Name (if applicable - if legal business name not used as trade name. 
• $5.00 minimum membership deposit.

Corporations

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) of corporation – a.k.a. Tax ID Number (TIN).
• Bylaws - whether it is a for profit or nonprofit corporation.
• Meeting Minutes if applicable.
• $5.00 minimum membership deposit.

Limited Liability Companies (LLC)

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) of LLC – a.k.a. Tax ID Number (TIN) or Social Security Number of LLC member if sole owner.
• Operating Agreement to verify individual’s ownership and who is authorized to conduct business/open the account on behalf of the LLC.
•  If you are the sole owner of the LLC with no Operating Agreement, Wildfire Credit Union can provide Operating Agreement for you.
• $5.00 minimum membership deposit.

Unincorporated Organizations and Associations

• Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) of organization – a.k.a. Tax ID Number (TIN) or Social Security Number of association member if EIN not used for the entity.      
• Board/officers meeting minutes indicating directive to open account –OR– By-laws –OR– Resolution of Governing Rules –OR– Letter of Authority naming officers/members who are authorized to open or sign on an account.
• $5.00 minimum membership deposit.