We have a local fraternal organization that has accounts with us. Someone from the state level in that organization is requesting documents (statements) relating to the accounts of the local entity. The individual from the state level provided us with 3 types of ID and letters from the state chapter authorizing the individual to conduct an investigation. It also lists they will have the authority to sign/change bank accounts and or signers, etc. Would others accept these documents and disclose information? This is the first time we've come across this.

I would not unless I had a court order. There documents are meaningless as they likely are between the State organization and the local chapter. They have no impact on you. If they want information on these account they need to get it from the local chapter. I would get legal counsel involved pronto.

Thanks for the reply. We told them they would have to get authorization from the local chapter. Our thought process was similar to yours... they aren't our customer and anyone can print documents off of the internet and make them look official!