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Documentation Needed at Account Opening

Click on the account type below to view the documentation required at account opening:

Personal accounts

Primary identification (unexpired United States government-issued identification evidencing nationality or residence and bearing a photograph) and secondary identification (an unexpired document that shows your name and either a signature or photograph).

Examples of primary identification:

  • U.S. Territory issued Photo Driver’s License
  • U.S. issued State Identification Card
  • U.S. issued Resident Alien Card
  • U.S. issued Military ID

Please note that a proof of residence may be required if your primary identification does not show your current address.

Examples of secondary identification:

  • U.S. Issued Passport (foreign passports are not acceptable)
  • Social Security Card - if signed
  • U.S. Government issued cards (draft card, other department agency)
  • EBT Card - if signed
  • Marriage certificate
  • State of Florida non-driver ID cards (Real estate license, insurance license, broker) that bears a name and photo
  • Florida voter registration card - if signed
  • Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) - if signed
  • Insurance card (Medicaid, auto insurance) - if signed
  • Store membership card (AAA, AARP, Sam's, BJ's, etc)
  • Hunting or Fishing license
  • School ID cards

Youth accounts

Ages 0-12 (Savings Only)

  • Identification is based on the parent/guardians identification

Ages 13-20 (Savings Only)

  • Valid current year student photo ID 
  • Valid US State issued ID Card or Driver’s License (required if opening single ownership account)
  • Military ID (required if opening single ownership account)
  • US Passport

Ages 10-15 (Checking)

  • Valid current year student photo ID (no debit card)
  • Valid US State issued ID Card or Driver’s License
  • US Passport
  • Military ID

Ages 16-20 (Checking)

  • Valid US State Issued ID Card or Driver’s License
  • Military ID

Business accounts

Sole Proprietorships (DBA)

  • SS-4 or EIN (if using EIN)
  • Active fictitious name filing with Sunbiz

Sole Proprietorships (Using Full Name)

  • EIN (if using EIN)
  • Business tax receipt (if applicable)

Associations and Clubs

  • SS-4, EIN, or letter from parent organization
  • Bylaws/charter documents
  • Letter or minutes indicating authorized signers

Corporations

  • SS-4 or EIN
  • Active filing with Sunbiz
  • Active articles of incorporation with Sunbiz
  • Bylaws
  • Meeting minutes indicating signers (non-profits only)

Limited Liability Companies

  • SS-4 or EIN
  • Active filing with Sunbiz
  • Active articles of organization with Sunbiz
  • Operating agreement

Partnership (General Partnership (GP), Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

  • SS-4 or EIN
  • Active filing with Sunbiz (unless General Partnership)
  • Active certification of partnership with Sunbiz (unless General Partnership)
  • Partnership agreement

Representative Payee

  • A copy of the notice of award letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA), OR
  • A copy of a recent Supplemental Security Income (SSI) check that shows a representative payee

Fiduciary (VA Benefits)

  • A copy of a letter from Veterans Affairs (VA), OR
  • A copy of a recent VA check that shows a fiduciary

UTMA (Uniform Transfer to Minors Act)

  • Minor's social security card

Power of Attorney

  • Power of Attorney document

Guardianship

Please note that MIDFLORIDA does not open guardianship accounts.

Estate

Please note that MIDFLORIDA does not open Estate accounts.

Trust

  • Certification of Trust document.