Accepted types of ID

As a regulated financial services company, Coinbase is required to identify users on our platform.

Accepted identity documents

  • Passport

  • Government-issued photo ID

  • National Identity Card

Important:

Please make sure your document is valid. We can't accept expired IDs.

Unaccepted identity documents

  • United States Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

  • School IDs

  • Medical IDs

  • Temporary (paper) IDs

  • Residence Permit

  • Public Services Card

  • Military IDs

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