Welcome
To apply, tell us about yourself, your business, and your account preferences. We’ll guide you through the application process.
What you’ll need to apply online
- Social Security number
- Business tax identification number
- Valid driver’s license or state ID
- U.S. State or Territory business registration information. We do not accept applications for businesses formed outside of the United States, unless the business is in a U.S. Territory.
- $10 opening deposit
Based on your business type, we may require additional documentation. See a full list of documents needed based on your business type.
Currently, we are not able to accept online applications from certain businesses.
If your business is a trust, government unit or agency, Indian Tribal Government, or publicly traded company, please apply at your local branch.
F&M Bank cannot open business accounts for certain industries or for businesses engaged in certain activities.
F&M Online Account Opening
Important information
U.S. Federal law requires financial institutions to obtain, verify, and record information that identifies each person (individuals and businesses) who opens an account. When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask for other identifying documents.
What you’ll need to open a business deposit account
When opening a business checking or savings account, all banks are required to obtain information verifying the business as well as the individuals associated with the business.
- If you open an account in a banking location, all owners, partners, and key executives need to be present at account opening and should provide:
- Original copies of your business documents
- Taxpayer Identification Number for both the business and the individuals opening the account (e.g. Employer Identification Number for the business and Social Security Number for individuals)
- Personal identification, which must be issued by a government agency (e.g. drivers license or passport)
- If you apply online, you will receive instructions for how to provide us with your business documents.
Sole Proprietor
If the business name does not include the legal first and last name of the owner, you will need one of the following documents:
- Fictitious Name Certificate or Statement
- Business License
For example: If the owner’s legal name is Dave Smith, and the business name is Smith’s Jewelers, you will need the additional documentation. However, if the business name is Dave Smith Jewelers you will not.
Partnerships
Partnership
You will need one of the following business documents:
- Partnership Agreement
- Fictitious Name Certificate or Statement
- Business License
Limited Liability Company
You will need the following business documents:
- Articles of Organization
- Operating Agreement
Corporation
You will need the following business documents:
- Articles of Incorporation
- Corporate By Laws
Social/Recreational Clubs, Unicorporated Associations and Civic Groups
You will need one or more of the following business documents:
- Organization/Association Articles or By Laws
- Meeting Minutes designating F&M Bank as the entity’s depository FI as well as list of officer names and titles for the organization
If you do not have one of the above or comparable documentation issued by a government agency, please provide governing documentation for your business entity such as board resolutions and meeting minutes. If you do not have documents issued by government agency, all authorized signers need to be present.
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