Paper Share Certificate Transfer Into Digital Form

There's a strong likelihood that if you had stock before the internet and online brokerages, you had a share certificate to prove it. A actual piece of paper called a share certificate was given to shareholders when a corporation sold shares of its stock. However, because the electronic trail has supplanted the exchange of paper shares certificates, share certificate have become obsolete.

 


If you require actual documentation of your investment, though, keep reading to learn how to obtain a share certificate.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The physical share certificate has become obsolete due to electronic trading.
  • A share certificate can still be obtained from the issuing business or a broker.
  • Brokerage firms keep track of the quantity of shares you own in an account in your name.
  • Share certificate that are no longer valid may be valuable as ornamental items.

 

ShareCertificates Are No Longer Necessary

After a while, each American corporation ceased issuing share certificate. Although this move may not seem noteworthy, it has made the headlines on occasion, such as when Disney withdrew their frame-ready certificates depicting The Walt Disney Company's (DIS) most famous cartoon characters in 2013.

Most global exchanges have eliminated or are in the process of eliminating paper share certificate. Electronic records and electronic communication networks have made proving stock ownership considerably easier (ECN).

 


What to Do If You Find a Paper Share Certificate?

It's possible, though doubtful, that an old share certificate has any worth beyond wall art.

First, make sure the issuer is still operating. If it is, search for the state where the firm was founded on the share certificate, as well as the CUSIP number.

Then call the secretary of state's office in that state to see if the corporation is still doing business there.

If this is the case, you can contact the corporation directly to obtain the contact information for the transfer agent.

To sell the shares, you must fill out and have notarized the transfer form on the back of the share certificate. Send the notarized share certificate to the transfer agent, who will register you as the owner of the shares.

The shares can then be sold through the transfer agent or through a stockbroker.

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