Certified Board Resolution
Banks, government authorities and business counterparties routinely ask for a certified true copy of a board resolution before they'll act on a company's instruction — we draft and certify these correctly, every time.
A certified board resolution is a copy of a resolution passed at a board meeting, verified as a true copy of the original recorded in the minutes book, and signed by an authorised director or the company secretary. It's typically requested by banks to open accounts or authorise signatories, by authorities as part of a filing or application, or by other companies before entering into a transaction. We draft the resolution to match the specific requesting party's format requirements and certify it against the original minutes.
What this service covers
Getting the resolution wording and certification right for the intended use.
- Drafting resolutions to match bank or authority-specific formats
- Certification against the original minutes book entry
- Resolutions for bank account opening and signatory authorisation
- Resolutions for loan, guarantee or security transactions
- Resolutions required for tenders, licences or regulatory filings
- Notarisation or apostille coordination where required
Key components
The elements a properly certified resolution needs.
Bank-Specific Formats
Most banks have their own required wording — we match this to avoid rejection at the counter.
Authorised Signatory
Certification by a director or company secretary authorised to confirm the resolution's accuracy.
Supporting Extract
An extract from the minutes book showing the resolution was validly passed at a properly convened meeting.
Our process
From initial consultation to completion.
Confirm the Requirement
Identify exactly what the bank, authority or counterparty needs the resolution to say.
Draft the Resolution
Prepare wording that matches both legal requirements and the requesting party's format.
Pass at Board Meeting
The resolution is formally passed and recorded in the minutes book.
Certify the Copy
An authorised signatory certifies the extract as a true copy for submission.
Why format precision matters here
What sets our approach apart.
Banks reject resolutions that don't match their template
Many banks have specific wording requirements for signatory authorisation — a generic resolution often gets sent back for correction.
The resolution must reflect an actual meeting
A certified resolution isn't valid unless it corresponds to a properly convened and quorate board meeting — we don't shortcut this step.
Turnaround time matters for time-sensitive transactions
Loan disbursements and tenders often have tight deadlines — we prioritise getting the resolution passed and certified quickly.
Certified Board Resolution questions answered
What people ask before engaging us.
Need a certified board resolution quickly?
Tell us who it's for and we'll draft it in the right format.
