To be eligible for membership, your business must be located within our field of membership in the counties of Porter, La Porte, Jasper, Pulaski and Newton. Business accounts are limited to businesses with 25 employees or under.

Please be advised there are new rules that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued concerning Beneficial Ownership Information.  The rules impact certain new and existing business entities, which are effective January 1, 2024.   Please follow this link to find out how this may impact you and your business: Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting | FinCEN.gov

Sole Proprietorship

  • Valid government photo ID
  • Social Security Number or Tax Identification Number
  • County Recorded Certificate of Assumed Business Name

Partnership

  • Valid government photo ID
  • Tax Identification Number
  • County Recorded Certificate of Assumed Business Name
  • Partnership Agreement
  • Individuals who meet the definition of a beneficial owner, must also provide their name, address, date of birth and social security number (passport or other similar information for non-U.S. persons)

Limited Liability Company

  • Valid government photo ID
  • Tax Identification Number
  • Articles of Organization – ACTIVE Status
  • Individuals who meet the definition of a beneficial owner, must also provide their name, address, date of birth and social security number (passport or other similar information for non-U.S. persons)

Limited Liability Partnership

  • Valid government photo ID
  • Tax Identification Number
  • Registration of Limited Liability Partnership – ACTIVE Status
  • Operating Agreement
  • Individuals who meet the definition of a beneficial owner, must also provide their name, address, date of birth and social security number (passport or other similar information for non-U.S. persons)

Corporation (includes non-profit)

  • Valid government photo ID
  • Tax Identification Number
  • Articles of Incorporation – ACTIVE Status
  • Signed Board of Director Minutes
  • Individuals who meet the definition of a beneficial owner, must also provide their name, address, date of birth and social security number (passport or other similar information for non-U.S. persons)

Unincorporated Association/Organization

  • Valid government photo ID
  • Tax Identification Number
  • Signed Board of Director Minutes

Club

  • Valid government photo ID
  • Tax Identification Number
  • Signed Board of Director Minutes