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US PATRIOT Act

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT NEW PROCEDURES FOR OPENING AN ACCOUNT

Mandated by the USA Patriot Act


Section 326 of the USA PATRIOT ACT requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account, including business accounts. This federal requirement applies to all new and existing customers. This information is used to assist the United States government in the fight against the funding of terrorism and money-laundering activities.

What this means to you:

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 to see your driver's license or other identifying documents. If you are opening an account on behalf of a business entity, documents relating to the business may also be requested.