Membership Eligibility
To be a member at Blackhawk Community Credit Union, the applicant (or an immediate family member) must reside, work, attend school, or own property in:
Wisconsin
- Rock County
- Walworth County
- Green County
- Jefferson County
- Dane County
- Kenosha County
- Racine County
- Waukesha County
- Milwaukee County
Illinois
- Winnebago County
- Boone County
- Lake County
- McHenry County
Account Opening Requirements
Thank you for your interest in making Blackhawk Community Credit Union your financial partner. We look forward to assisting you as you set up your new account. To ensure this is a smooth process, please see the required documentation below to establish your account.
- Current Identification (ex. State Issued Photo ID, Passport)
- Social Security Card
- Proof of Address-if different than on ID (ex. Utility Bill)
- Non-expired passport with Visa, if no Visa then an I94 or I797A (Arrival or departure records)
- ITIN Letter or card from the US Department of Treasury
- Utility bill or lease agreement verifying address
- Note: A national IS (Matricular Card) does not meet the qualification for Primary ID requirements)
- State issued ID, Driver’s License or Government ID
- Passport with or without Visa or form I797 (DACA)
- Work only Social Security Card and non-expired work authorization card
- Proof of address (if not listed on State issued ID, Driver’s License or Government ID)
We are unable to extend membership at this time
All signers are required to provide personally identifiable information (PII) to establish an account. PII includes Name, Address, Date of Birth, Social Security Number and Valid ID showing current address. When the address doesn’t match the ID, additional documents will need to be shown for proof of address.
Specialty Account Opening Requirements
Thank you for your interest in making Blackhawk Community Credit Union your financial partner. We look forward to assisting you as you set up your new account. To ensure this is a smooth process, please see the required documentation below to establish your account.
Power of Attorney:
- Legal Financial Power of Attorney Documentation
- Photo ID for the Power of Attorney
- Certificate of Trust
- Copy of SS-4 (if reporting under an EIN)
- Photo ID for all Trustees
- Domiciliary Letter
- Copy of SS-4
- Death Certificate
- Photo ID for the Personal Representative
- Letter of appointment from SSA or Government issued check made payable to the Rep Payee on behalf of the ward.
- Photo ID for the Representative Payee
- Photo ID for the Ward
- Letters of Guardianship/Conservatorship of the Estate from the court (not Guardianship of the person)
- Photo ID for the Guardian or Conservator
- Photo ID for the Ward
- Certified copy of candidacy paperwork
- Copy of SS-4
- Photo ID for Authorized Signer
Membership eligibility required.
All signers are required to provide personally identifiable information (PII) to establish an account. PII includes Name, Address, Date of Birth, Social Security Number and Valid ID showing current address. When the address doesn’t match the ID, additional documents will need to be shown for proof of address.
Business Membership Eligibility
1. Located within our 13-county service area:
For businesses, organizations, or associations to qualify for membership at BHCCU, a majority of the directors, members, or owners must qualify for membership, or the business, organization, or association needs to have a business location within Blackhawk Community Credit Union’s field of membership, as described below.
Wisconsin
- Rock County
- Walworth County
- Green County
- Jefferson County
- Dane County
- Kenosha County
- Racine County
- Waukesha County
- Milwaukee County
Illinois
- Winnebago County
- Boone County
- Lake County
- McHenry County
2. Does your business fall into one of these categories?
Business Account Opening Requirements
Thank you for your interest in making Blackhawk Community Credit Union your financial partner. We look forward to assisting you as you set up your new account. To ensure this is a smooth process, please see the required documentation below to establish your account.
Sole Proprietorship:
- Copy of SS-4 (if using an EIN)
- Registration of Firm Name (if applicable)
Partnership:
- Copy of SS-4 or proof of EIN
- Copy of Partnership Agreement
LLC:
- Copy of SS-4 or proof of EIN
- Articles of Organization
- Operating Agreement
Corporation:
- Copy of SS-4 or proof of EIN
- Articles of Incorporation
- Copy of Bylaws
Organization:
- Copy of SS-4 or proof of EIN
- Documentation authorizing who can open account (ex: meeting minutes)
Church or Non-Profit:
- Copy of SS-4 or proof of EIN
- Articles of Incorporation
- Copy of Bylaws
- Documentation authorizing who can open account (ex: meeting minutes)
- Proof of 501 (c)(3) status from the IRS (if applicable)
All signers, including any owner with 25% or more interest, will need to provide personally identifiable information (PII) to establish the account. PII includes Name, Address, Date of Birth, Social Security Number and Valid ID with current address.