{"id":6883,"date":"2025-05-15T18:38:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T13:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/?p=6883"},"modified":"2025-08-17T19:25:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T13:55:44","slug":"how-to-get-duplicate-share-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/stocks\/how-to-get-duplicate-share-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"Lost Your Share Certificate? Here\u2019s How to Get a Duplicate One\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Losing important documents happens to the best of us. Whether it\u2019s an old investment lying forgotten in a drawer or just a plain case of misplacement, losing a share certificate can feel stressful, especially when you don\u2019t know what to do next. But don\u2019t panic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting a <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">duplicate share certificate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is possible. The process may take a bit of paperwork and patience, but with the right steps, you&#8217;ll have a new certificate in hand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Share_Certificates\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understanding Share Certificates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before we jump into the \u201chow,\u201d let\u2019s quickly touch on the \u201cwhat.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">share certificate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a physical document that proves your ownership of shares in a company. It includes details like:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your name<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The number of shares held<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Folio number<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificate number<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Date of issue<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Think of it as your property paper but for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/stocks\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">stocks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In today&#8217;s digital age, most shares are held electronically in demat form. But back in the day (and even now in some cases), shares were issued in physical form. If you\u2019ve got one of those and it&#8217;s missing, you\u2019ll need a duplicate to sell or transfer.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Would_You_Need_a_Duplicate\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">When Would You Need a Duplicate?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s say you:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Misplaced the certificate during a move<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Had it destroyed due to water damage, fire, or theft<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Can\u2019t find it after decades of holding onto it<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are all valid reasons to apply for a duplicate. And yes\u2014it\u2019s totally doable, but you\u2019ll need to follow the right steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_Obtain_a_Duplicate_Share_Certificate\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Procedure to Obtain a Duplicate Share Certificate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">procedure for issue of duplicate share certificate <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is not overly complex. Let us simplify the same for you in a step-by-step process:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Inform the Company or Registrar: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As soon as you realize the share certificate is missing, notify the company or its Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA). Some examples of common RTAs include KFin Technologies and Link Intime. They\u2019ll typically ask you to submit a written request and guide you on the next steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> File an FIR: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, it\u2019s mandatory. You need to file a First Information Report (FIR) with the local police stating that your original share certificate has been lost, misplaced, or stolen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure the FIR clearly mentions:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your name<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The name of the company<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Number of shares<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certificate numbers (if known)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep a few copies with you. You\u2019ll need them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Get an Affidavit and Indemnity Bond: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next, you\u2019ll need to prepare:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An affidavit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, declaring the loss<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An indemnity bond<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, holding you accountable in case the original turns up later<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These documents often need to be notarized on non-judicial stamp paper (the value may vary from state to state). Most companies will have a format\/template for these, so ask the RTA.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Place a Public Notice (if required): <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some companies may ask you to publish a notice in a widely circulated newspaper (usually in English and the regional language). This serves as public proof that you&#8217;re not trying to misuse someone else\u2019s shares.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Submit All Required Documents: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you&#8217;ve got all the pieces in place, send them over to the company or RTA. Typically, they\u2019ll ask for:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FIR copy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Affidavit<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Indemnity bond<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Copy of PAN card and address proof<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Request letter for duplicate certificate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Newspaper clipping (if required)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make sure you keep a copy of everything for your records.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Wait for Verification and Approval: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After you submit the documents, the company will review everything. If all checks out, they&#8217;ll issue the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">duplicate share certificate<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This might take a few weeks but till then be patient and keep an eye on your email or physical mail for any communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Role_of_the_Company_or_RTA\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Role of the Company or RTA<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The company (or its registrar) acts as the gatekeeper here. Their job is to ensure that no fraud takes place. That&#8217;s why the process may feel a little formal or slow, it\u2019s to protect you as much as it is to protect them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re unsure about where to start, the best move is to call the RTA or check the company\u2019s investor services page online.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final Thoughts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Losing a share certificate might feel like a hassle but it\u2019s not the end of the world. There\u2019s a clear process in place. It just takes a bit of paperwork, some patience, and following the correct steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">And hey, once you\u2019ve got it sorted, consider converting it to demat form. It\u2019s safer, quicker, and you won\u2019t need to deal with paper certificates again.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking to <\/span>open a demat account<span data-contrast=\"auto\">? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/open-demat-account\"><strong>Open your free Demat account<\/strong><\/a> in just 6 minutes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/\"><strong>Torus Digital<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cscra-social square cscra-socials-679c8a1122c00\">\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.torusdigital.com%2Ftoruscope%2Fstocks%2Fhow-to-get-duplicate-share-certificate%2F&t=Lost+Your+Share+Certificate%3F+Here%E2%80%99s+How+to+Get+a+Duplicate+One%C2%A0\" class=\"facebook\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Share On Facebook\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-facebook\"><\/i><\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Lost+Your+Share+Certificate%3F+Here%E2%80%99s+How+to+Get+a+Duplicate+One%C2%A0&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.torusdigital.com%2Ftoruscope%2Fstocks%2Fhow-to-get-duplicate-share-certificate%2F\" class=\"twitter\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Share On Twitter\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-x-twitter\"><\/i><\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=Lost+Your+Share+Certificate%3F+Here%E2%80%99s+How+to+Get+a+Duplicate+One%C2%A0 - https%3A%2F%2Fwww.torusdigital.com%2Ftoruscope%2Fstocks%2Fhow-to-get-duplicate-share-certificate%2F\" class=\"whatsapp\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Share On WhatsApp\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp\"><\/i><\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.torusdigital.com%2Ftoruscope%2Fstocks%2Fhow-to-get-duplicate-share-certificate%2F&title=Lost+Your+Share+Certificate%3F+Here%E2%80%99s+How+to+Get+a+Duplicate+One%C2%A0\" class=\"linkedin\" data-toggle=\"tooltip\" data-placement=\"top\" title=\"Share On Linkedin\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p>[vc_row_inner el_id=&#8221;faq_blog&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Frequently Asked Questions&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23001316&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; el_id=&#8221;faq&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How to obtain a duplicate share certificate?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq1&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]You need to file an FIR, prepare an affidavit and indemnity bond, notify the company, and submit all required documents to the registrar for verification.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How can I get my share certificate?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]If it\u2019s a physical certificate that\u2019s been lost or damaged, follow the official process for issuing a duplicate. If it\u2019s already dematerialized, your DP (like Torus Digital) can provide an electronic statement.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I recover lost or damaged share certificate?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Start by informing the company or its RTA, file an FIR, and follow the legal process for obtaining a duplicate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Is FIR a must require for duplicate share certificate?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Yes, most companies require an FIR as part of the official documentation. It acts as a legal declaration of loss.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Can I download my share certificate online?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;faq5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Only if your shares are in demat form. Physical certificates can\u2019t be downloaded. 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