Navigating Your IRA Application: Tips and Instruction

Navigating Your IRA Application: Tips and Instructions

Below, you'll find guidance for completing your IRA opening paperwork.

Documents may be submitted via email, fax, or US Mail 

    • Fill in your personal information in Part 1.

    • Indicate the source of funds in Part 3 (IRA Transfer, Rollover, or Personal Contribution) without specifying the contribution date.

    • Complete Part 4 with your personal details and attach a CLEAR copy of your photo ID.

    • Specify Primary and Contingent Beneficiaries in Part 5.

    • If not naming your spouse as Primary Beneficiary, include their signature and a witness's signature in Part 6.

    • Sign as the IRA Owner in Part 7 and have the form notarized.

    • Return pages 1 and 2 with your photo ID copy. (Please note that you are not required to return pages 3-15 of the IRA Application, keep these for your records).

  • Make selections, initial, and sign where indicated on pages 1 & 2.

  • Sign, date, and return.

  • Complete highlighted sections, sign, date and submit page 1.

  • Send check for $175 payable to "Premier Trust, Inc."

  • Include a clear copy used during notarization.

  • Complete and return for free online account access.

    • Complete Part 1 with personal information and account type.

    • Leave the “Account Number" blank; we'll assign it later.

    • Indicate your relationship to the IRA in Part 3.

    • Provide personal information and the account number of the transferring IRA in Part 4.

    • Specify where to send Transfer Request paperwork in Part 5.

    • Complete Part 6 if you are over 72.

    • Enter the transfer amount in Part 7, ensuring it covers fees and minimum balance.

    • Sign as the "Recipient" in Part 8 (no notarization needed if transfer amount is under $1,000,000.00).

    • Enter personal information in Part 1.

    • Complete the highlighted section in Part 3 if funding from a non-IRA account.

    • Sign as the IRA Owner in Part 4.

  • Complete providing new asset information.

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Required Documents

 Roth IRA

IRA Account Application (Page 1 & 2) 

IRA Transfer Form (IRA to IRA) 

Custodial Agreement & Disclosures 

Fee Schedule 

W9 

Photo ID

E-statement Online Account Access 

Investment Directive 

Initial Setup Fees

 Traditional IRA

IRA Account Application (Page 1 & 2) 

IRA Transfer Form (IRA to IRA) 

IRA Contribution Eligibility for 401k & 403b Rollovers (you will not need to complete this form if doing an IRA to IRA Transfer) 

Custodial Agreement & Disclosures 

Fee Schedule 

W9 

Photo ID

E-statement Online Account Access 

Investment Directive 

Initial Setup Fees

Required Documents

 Roth IRA

Roth IRA Application 

IRA Transfer Request 

IRA Contribution Eligibility 

Roth Contribution Form 

Custodial Agreement 

Fee Schedule 

W9 

 Traditional IRA

Traditional IRA Application (Page 1 & 2) 

IRA Transfer Request (IRA to IRA)

IRA Contribution Eligibility for 401k to 402b Rollovers

Custodial Agreement 

Fee Schedule 

W9 

E-Statement/Online Account Access 

Investment Directive for New Purchases 