What You Need to Apply for PNC Business Checking Accounts

Choose Your Business Entity Type

Determine which documents you may need to provide to verify your business registration and your authority to act on behalf of the business.

SSN of partners who will sign on the account
Partnership Agreement
Fictitious Name Registration, also known as Trade Name Registration, Certificate of Assumed Name, Registration of Alternate Name, or Assumed Name Registration
Information regarding the individual Beneficial Owners of the business. Beneficial Owners are those who own, directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the equity interests of the business. This information is collected to help fight financial crime.
- Legal name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Address, Citizenship, Percent of Ownership

SSN of members, managers or partners who will sign on account
Operating Agreement
- An Operating Agreement may not be necessary if it isn’t required by the state. Additional supporting documentation may be requested for account opening.
Limited Partnership Agreement (LLP only)
Certification of Formation/Organization (LLC) or Certificate of Limited Partnership (LLP)
Fictitious Name Registration, also known as Trade Name Registration, Certificate of Assumed Name, Registration of Alternate Name, or Assumed Name Registration
Information regarding the individual Beneficial Owners of the business. Beneficial Owners are those who own, directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the equity interests of the business. This information is collected to help fight financial crime.
- Legal name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Address, Citizenship, Percent of Ownership

SSN of officers or directors who will sign on account
By-laws
Articles of Incorporation and any amendments
Certification of Formation/Organization
Board of directors meeting minutes (signed and dated).
Fictitious Name Registration, also known as Trade Name Registration, Certificate of Assumed Name, Registration of Alternate Name, or Assumed Name Registration
Information regarding the individual Beneficial Owners of the business. Beneficial Owners are those who own, directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the equity interests of the business. This information is collected to help fight financial crime.
- Legal name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Address, Citizenship, Percent of Ownership

SSN of officers or directors who will sign on the account
By-laws
Certification of Formation/Organization
Board of directors meeting minutes (signed and dated)
Authorization letter on company letterhead
Fictitious Name Registration, also known as Trade Name Registration, Certificate of Assumed Name, Registration of Alternate Name, or Assumed Name Registration.
Information regarding the individual Beneficial Owners of the business. Beneficial Owners are those who own, directly or indirectly, 25% or more of the equity interests of the business. This information is collected to help fight financial crime.
- Legal name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Address, Citizenship, Percent of Ownership

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Accepted Forms of Identification (ID)

Two forms of primary ID, or one form of primary ID and one of secondary ID can be used.

Primary ID:

Driver’s license
Passport
State-issued or authorized city-issued ID
Resident alien ID
Military ID
Veteran’s healthcare ID
Firearm ID
Global entry card

Secondary ID:

U.S. Visa
Paystub
Home rental agreement
Utility bill
Major credit/debit card
Vehicle registration

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What You Need to Apply for PNC Business Checking Accounts

Choose Your Business Entity Type

Determine which documents you may need to provide to verify your business registration and your authority to act on behalf of the business.

Accepted Forms of Identification (ID)

Two forms of primary ID, or one form of primary ID and one of secondary ID can be used.

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Secondary ID:

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Accepting Payments

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Industry Solutions

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Stay Informed on News and Issues Impacting PNC Customers

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Security & Privacy

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What You Need to Apply for PNC Business Checking Accounts

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