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Acceptable Forms of ID

We want to verify who you are so you can open an account with us.

Ready to open a Berkshire Bank account? Please show us your ID.

We want to make it as easy as possible to open an account, but we also need to confirm your identity to fight fraud and ensure security. Please provide a primary source of identification from the list below. If that's unavailable, we will accept two of the listed secondary ID sources. One must contain a photograph.

Acceptable Primary Sources of Identification
  • US driver’s license (in or out-of-state)
  • US passport
  • Firearms identification card
  • US Armed Forces identification
  • Identification issued by a state agency (e.g., Registry of Motor Vehicles)
Acceptable Secondary Sources of Identification
  • US passport card
  • Public assistance ID
  • Permanent resident card
  • US employment authorization card
  • Voter registration card
  • Student ID (Minors Only)
  • Health insurance card
  • Utility bill
  • Property tax bill
  • Firearms license
  • Certificate of citizenship or naturalization
Additional Notes
  • Two secondary sources of identification may be used if a primary source of identification is not available. One must contain a photograph.
  • A foreign driver’s license or Matricula Consular de Alta Seguridad (MCAS) (Consular Identification Card) (Mexico) is not an acceptable source of ID.
  • Any ID that is expired will not be accepted for any reason.

Berkshire Bank is a full-service financial institution with branches in MA, CT, VT, NY, and RI.