# Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-130: Custodian compliance and immunity

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-130

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-130
- **Heading:** Custodian compliance and immunity
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 64.2 / Subtitle I / Chapter 1 / Article 3.1 / Section 64.2-130

## Text

A. Not later than 60 days after receipt of the information required under §§ 64.2-121 through 64.2-129 , a custodian shall comply with a request under this article from a fiduciary or designated recipient to disclose digital assets or terminate an account. If the custodian fails to comply, the fiduciary or designated recipient may apply to the court for an order directing compliance.

B. An order under subsection A directing compliance shall contain a finding that compliance is not in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2702.

C. A custodian may notify the user that a request for disclosure or to terminate an account was made under this article.

D. A custodian may deny a request under this article from a fiduciary or designated recipient for disclosure of digital assets or to terminate an account if the custodian is aware of any lawful access to the account following the receipt of the fiduciary's request.

E. This article does not limit a custodian's ability to obtain or require a fiduciary or designated recipient requesting disclosure or termination under this article to obtain a court order that:

1. Specifies that an account belongs to a protected person or principal;

2. Specifies that there is sufficient consent from the protected person or principal to support the requested disclosure; and

3. Contains a finding required by law other than this article.

F. A custodian and its officer, employees, and agents are immune from liability for an act or omission done in good faith in compliance with this article.

2017, cc. 33 , 80 .

## Nearby sections

- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-116 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-116.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-117 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-117.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-118 User direction for disclosure of digital assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-118.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-119 Terms-of-service agreement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-119.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-120 Procedure for disclosing digital assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-120.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-121 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-121.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-122 Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-122.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-123 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-123.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-124 Disclosure of other digital assets of principal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-124.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-125 Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-125.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-126 Disclosure of contents of electronic communications held in trust when trustee is not original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-126.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-127 Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is not original user](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-127.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-128 Disclosure of digital assets to conservator or guardian of protected person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-128.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-129 Fiduciary duty and authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T64.2_SI_C1_A3.1_S64.2-129.md)

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