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title: Information required to open a Frec brokerage account
description: Frec accounts are open to U.S. residents 18 and older with a valid SSN. See eligibility requirements and what information you'll need to get started.
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August 24, 2026
# Information required to open a Frec brokerage account
### **Opening a Frec accountWho can open a Frec account?**
Before opening a Frec account, please make sure you meet the following requirements:
**You must be 18 years or older.** We're not able to open accounts for minors and we don't currently offer custodial accounts for minors
**You must be a legal U.S. resident, currently living in the U.S.** This includes:
- U.S. citizens
- Green Card holders / Permanent Residents
- Holders of an eligible, non-expired visa (E1, E2, E3, F1, G4, H1B, L1, O1, TN1)
Currently, we are not able to open accounts for people living outside the U.S., including U.S. citizens residing abroad.
**You will need a U.S. Social Security Number.** We use this to verify your identity and meet our tax reporting obligations.
**Other things that can affect eligibility:**
- If you're affiliated with a broker-dealer or exchange, or you're a senior officer, director, or 10%+ owner of a publicly traded company, we will need additional paperwork before we can open your account.
- We can only open one account per person.
- Any territory-specific notes (Puerto Rico, Guam, USVI) if applicable.
Not sure if you qualify? Contact us at [help@frec.com](mailto:help@frec.com) and we can confirm your eligibility.
### **What information do I need to open a Frec account?**
As a broker-dealer, we are required to verify your identity and meet KYC/tax regulations before opening your account. Please be prepared to provide the following information:
- Full name
- U.S. residential address (or military address)
- Date of birth
- Social Security Number
- Citizenship status
- Employment information
- Financial objectives
- Other financial information
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