Actually, before we get to the cards, you may run into banks that claim the Patriot Act requires that all signatories be present in that bank to sign. They are incorrect in their interpretation of the Customer Identification (CIP) portion of the Act, but there is no point arguing with them. If they will not allow a signature card to leave their institution, it is unlikely that you will be able to have an SCA account there, even if they are the most convenient, or offer the best deal. You MUST have a Kingdom representative, technically (and ideally) the current Kingdom Treasurer, on the account.

Common Signature Card Problems

Number of signatures: Calontir Fiscal Policy requires all accounts within the Kingdom to require 2 signatures for withdrawals. If your group needs a variance to this policy, please contact the Kingdom Treasurer ASAP.
Powers granted: The only powers that should be marked are to open an account and to endorse checks/make deposits.
Type of account: The SCA is a non-profit corporation based in Milpitas (Santa Clara County) California.
Tax ID number: The Federal ID number for all SCA accounts is: 94-1698556.
Account name: Accounts should have the name: SCA Inc - Branch Name. The branch level is optional (SCA Inc - Bois d'Arc is just as appropriate, and shorter than, SCA Inc - Shire of Bois d'Arc.) You may also spell out Society for Creative Anachronism, but that will take up a lot of room.
Non-corporate signatures present where corporate signatures are called for. Unless you are the real secretary or president of the SCA Inc, OR the bank approved you signing, you should not sign here. Please include a letter telling me that the bank approved a non-corporate level signature on the form.

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