Documentation Required for Trust Applicants

If you are applying for a trust account, you should submit:


Document Category Acceptable Documents (only one document per category is needed)
Proof of Trustee Certification
  • Trustee Certification Form;
Proof of ID for Trustee or Proof of Existence for Trustee (Required ONLY if US Trust – Not Revocable)

If the Trustee is an Individual:

The document should be a valid document that clearly states the name and DOB, and is not in an editable format.

  • Passport
  • Driver's License
  • National ID Card
  • Other Government-Issued ID Card (i.e. US State ID Card, Visa, Alien Registration ID Card, Green Card, etc.)

If the Trustee is an Entity:

  • The document must be a valid, final version that clearly states the name of the firm, and is not in an editable format.
  • Business License
  • Certificate of Good Standing from the Jurisdiction of Incorporation
  • Company Charter
  • Bylaws
  • Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, or LLC Agreement
Proof of Trustee Address (Required ONLY if US Trust – Not Revocable)

The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an editable format.

  • Mortgage Statement*
  • Deed
  • Other Evidence of Property
  • Current Lease (Fully-Executed Copy)
  • Utility Bill*
  • Driver's License
  • Bank Statement, Bank-Issued Credit Card Statement or Bank-Issued Debit Card Statement or Signed Letter from Bank on Bank Letterhead Confirming Address*
    • Customer and bank must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
  • Brokerage Statement from a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer or Foreign Affiliate of a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer*
    • Customer must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
  • Current Homeowner's or Renter's Policy Documents or Riders
  • Current Bill for Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Policy*
  • Security System Bill/Statement*
  • Government-Issued Letters or Government-Issued Statements establishing current address. (i.e. Tax Letters and notices; Letters or notices from government housing authorities; Jury duty notices; and/or Voter registration notices)

*Document should be less than 12 months old
Proof of ID for Grantor/Settlor or Proof of Existence for Grantor/Settlor (Required ONLY if US Trust – Revocable)

If the Grantor/Settlor is an Individual:

The document should be a valid document that clearly states the name and DOB, and is not in an editable format.

  • Passport
  • Driver's License
  • National ID Card
  • Other Government-Issued ID Card (i.e. US State ID Card, Visa, Alien Registration ID Card, Green Card, etc.)

If the Grantor/Settlor is an Entity:

The document must be a valid, final version that clearly states the name of the firm, and is not in an editable format.

  • Articles of incorporation;
  • Business License;
  • Certificate of Good Standing from the Jurisdiction of Incorporation;
  • Company Charter;
  • Bylaws;
  • Operating Agreement, Partnership Agreement, or LLC Agreement
Proof of Address for Grantor/Settlor (Required ONLY if US Trust – Revocable)

The document should clearly state the name and address, and is not in an editable format.

  • Mortgage Statement*
  • Deed
  • Other Evidence of Property
  • Current Lease (Fully-Executed Copy)
  • Utility Bill*
  • Driver's License
  • Bank Statement, Bank-Issued Credit Card Statement or Bank-Issued Debit Card Statement or Signed Letter from Bank on Bank Letterhead Confirming Address*
    • Customer and bank must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
  • Brokerage Statement from a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer or Foreign Affiliate of a U.S.-Registered Broker Dealer*
    • Customer must be from a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (see http://www.fatf-gafi.org);
  • Current Homeowner's or Renter's Policy Documents or Riders
  • Current Bill for Homeowner's or Renter's Insurance Policy*
  • Security System Bill/Statement*
  • Government-Issued Letters or Government-Issued Statements establishing current address. (i.e. Tax Letters and notices; Letters or notices from government housing authorities; Jury duty notices; and/or Voter registration notices)

*Document should be less than 12 months old.