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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 5Ch. 6Art. 1§ 14853 Minor Credit Union Accounts

§ 14853 Minor Credit Union Accounts

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§ 14853 Minor Credit Union Accounts

This law says kids of any age can have their own bank account at a credit union and use it like an adult would.

Key Takeaways

  • •Kids can open and use credit union accounts alone.
  • •They can withdraw, transfer, or use their money without a parent.
  • •The credit union treats their signature as valid, just like an adult’s.

Example

A 12-year-old saves birthday money in a credit union account.

The kid can take out money, earn interest, and sign for payments just like a grown-up.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 14853 Minor Credit Union Accounts

A credit union may issue shares or certificates for funds to a minor of any age or maintain any other account authorized for credit union members for a minor, and receive payments thereon by or for the minor. The minor is entitled to withdraw, transfer, or pledge any shares or certificates or other moneys owned by him or her and to receive from the credit union all dividends, interest, or other money due thereon in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as an adult. The receipt or acquittance of a minor constitutes a valid release and discharge of the credit union for the payment of dividends, interest, or other money due to the minor. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 6, Sec. 4.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

credit unionminorshares or certificatesdividends, interestvalid release and discharge

Related Statutes

  • § 14851 Credit Union Share Issuance
  • § 14852 Credit Union Share Transfer Fees
  • § 14855 Credit Union Loan Certificates
  • § 14856 Credit Union Share Liens
  • § 14857 Member Share Cancellation Rights

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 14853.
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