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The procedure for adding someone to your bank account varies by financial institution. Typically, it includes the following: Visit a bank branch together or call together (though some banks or credit unions allow you to do it online). Request to add the other person to your savings or checking account.

Opening a joint account is as simple as opening up a single account. Both parties should be present at the bank when the account is open—whether that's a deposit account or another product like a mortgage or loan. For credit cards, adding a secondary or authorized user is akin to opening a joint account.

Now there are different ways to add a child. You could add them as an agent under a power of attorney or add them as a designated beneficiary to that account and that is something different, but making a child a joint owner on a bank account is almost never a good idea.

For updating a name, you'll need to bring one of the following: marriage certificate, divorce decree indicating name change, court order of name change or adoption certificate. When adding an owner, all account owners will need to be present at the appointment and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.

Request to add the other person to your savings or checking account. The person will provide proof of identification to the bank, along with other basic information like their birth date and Social Security number.

The authorized signer functions like an Agent under a Power of Attorney; as such, the authorized signer is not considered an owner of the account. In most cases, banks and other financial institutions add an individual to an account as a joint owner, not an authorized signer.

Inquiries about the name availability of corporate entity names must be submitted in writing, either via fax to (402) 471-3666 or by email to: sosrp@nebraska or by mailing to Secretary of State's Office, Business Services Division, PO Box 94608, Lincoln, NE 68509.

The Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance is a state agency under the direct supervision of the Governor. The Director of Banking and Finance is appointed by the Governor.