Appointment Schedule Checklists
Thank you for making an appointment with FORUM Credit Union, we look forward to meeting with you! To make the most of our time together, please be sure to bring the below items with you to our appointment.
- Articles of Organization or Incorporation, if applicable
- Assumed Business Name Certificate, if applicable
- Letter from IRS assigning EIN number, if business is using an EIN
- 2 pieces of ID for each signer:
- Primary ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Secondary ID - Credit Card, Birth Certificate, Student ID, Organization/Union Card, Employer ID, Social Security Card, Welfare ID, Voter’s Registration
Estate Accounts:
- Letters of Administration or Letters of Testamentary
- Death Certificate
- Letter from IRS assigning EIN number
- 2 pieces of ID for each Personal Representative or Executor
- Primary ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Secondary ID - Credit Card, Birth Certificate, Student ID, Organization/Union Card, Employer ID, Social Security Card, Welfare ID, Voter’s Registration Card
Trust Accounts:
- Complete Trust document, Certification of Trust, or Copy of page with title, date trust was established, trustees, and trustee signature page
- Letter from IRS assigning EIN number, if trust is using an EIN
- 2 pieces of ID for each Trustee
- Primary ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Secondary ID - Credit Card, Birth Certificate, Student ID, Organization/Union Card, Employer ID, Social Security Card, Welfare ID, Voter’s Registration Card
Guardianship Accounts (cannot open restricted guardianships):
- Letters of Guardianship
- Order issued by the court
- 2 pieces of ID for the Ward and each Guardian
- Primary ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Secondary ID - Credit Card, Birth Certificate, Student ID, Organization/Union Card, Employer ID, Social Security Card, Welfare ID, Voter’s Registration Card
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- 2 pieces of ID:
- Primary ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Secondary ID - Credit Card, Birth Certificate, Student ID, Organization/Union Card, Employer ID, Social Security Card, Welfare ID, Voter’s Registration
- 2 pieces of ID for each account owner/signer
- Primary ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Secondary ID - Credit Card, Birth Certificate, Student ID, Organization/Union Card, Employer ID, Social Security Card, Welfare ID, Voter’s Registration Card
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Representative Payee Accounts
- Letter from the Social Security Administration assigning the Representative Payee
- 2 pieces of ID for the Beneficiary and Representative Payee
- Primary ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Secondary ID - Credit Card, Birth Certificate, Student ID, Organization/Union Card, Employer ID, Social Security Card, Welfare ID, Voter’s Registration Card
Federal Fiduciary Accounts
- Letter from the Social Security Administration assigning the Federal Fiduciary
- 2 pieces of ID for the Beneficiary and Federal Fiduciary
- Primary ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Secondary ID - Credit Card, Birth Certificate, Student ID, Organization/Union Card, Employer ID, Social Security Card, Welfare ID, Voter’s Registration Card
UTMA Accounts
- 2 pieces of ID for the Beneficiary and Custodian
- Primary ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Birth Certificate is accepted as a primary ID for minors
- Secondary ID - Credit Card, Birth Certificate, Student ID, Organization/Union Card, Employer ID, Social Security Card, Welfare ID, Voter’s Registration Card
- Social Security Card is required for all minors
- Primary ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
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For an initial consultation appointment, please bring the below:
- Any documents that you may wish to have reviewed
If you have scheduled a financial planning account review, please bring the below:
- Statements
- Retirement - IRA (Traditional and/or Roth), 401k, 403B, etc.
- Brokerage investment statements
- Credit Union or other financial institution statement(s)
- Insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability
- Health insurance options
- Estate Planning
- Will and/or Trust documents
- Power of Attorney
- Health care directive
- Any other supporting documentation
- Expenses
- Statements for all liabilities
- List of fixed expenses
- Understanding of variable expenses
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- Valid driver's license
- May ask for the following in certain situations:
- Bill of sale or purchase order
- Income verification
- Copy of title
- Valid ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Income verification
- Most recent home appraisal value
- Amount currently owed on 1st mortgage
- Amount currently owed on 2nd mortgage, if applicable
- Valid ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Estimated purchase price of home
- Estimated down payment
- Estimated time frame to purchase/build home
- Estimated home appraisal value
- Amount currently owed on 1st mortgage
- Amount currently owed on 2nd mortgage, if applicable
- Valid ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- 2 pieces of ID for each signer/owner being added to an account
- Primary ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Secondary ID - Credit Card, Birth Certificate, Student ID, Organization/Union Card, Employer ID, Social Security Card, Welfare ID, Voter’s Registration Card
- To add or remove account signers/owners, each current account signer/owner’s signature is required, as well as the signature of any signers/owners being added or removed.
- Valid ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- For any accounts being closed due to the passing of an owner/signer, please bring a copy of the death certificate.
- Photo ID of anyone requesting a copy of their credit report - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- If credit is frozen, please bring Equifax PIN or unfreeze it prior to appointment
- Valid ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Valid ID - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- All parties who need their signature notarized or a medallion stamp provided, and must be a FORUM member
- Valid photo ID of all endorsers - Driver’s License, Armed Forces ID, Uniformed Services ID, Federal Employee ID, US Passport, State ID, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, Matriculate Consular, or Matriculate Card
- Medallion Stamp also requires copy of a recent statement showing ownership and either current value or number of stocks owned
- Username and password for FORUM's home banking, CU Online or business online banking, if an existing user.
- If requesting assistance in setting up payees within Bill Pay, please bring copies of your recent bills.