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This guide summarizes what institutions and California law publish. Rules change and every family is different. Talk to a California-licensed attorney before signing or relying on a power of attorney.

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Coinbase: using a power of attorney

Crypto exchange Last verified 2026-10-17

Do they accept a POA?

  • Verified Coinbase's U.S. User Agreement says you will use your Coinbase account only for yourself and not on behalf of any third party unless you have prior written approval from Coinbase. official source ↗
  • Not published Coinbase does not publish a process for adding a POA agent to a living customer's account.

Forms & documents

  • Not published No POA form published.

How to submit

  • Verified Coinbase lets a customer name a trusted contact (via the 'Need More Help?' section or chat). A trusted contact can confirm the identity of a power of attorney holder, but cannot access money, see balances, transact, or act as a legal representative or POA. official source ↗
  • Verified After a death, Coinbase has a separate decedent-account claim process for executors and other authorized fiduciaries (not covered by a POA, which ends at death). official source ↗

Turnaround

  • Not published Not published.

If they refuse or stall

  • Not published Not published. Practical step: contact Coinbase support and ask in writing for its 'prior written approval' process; keep records.