Share Certificate & Demat Account Name Change
Harmonize investor records across physical share certificates, Demat accounts, and the IEPF Authority.
Legal Background & Department Rules
SEBI circulars mandate that all physical share updates must be executed using standardized formats (Form ISR-1 for KYC updation, Form ISR-2 for banker signature attestation, and Form SH-13 for nomination).
If the shareholder's name on the physical certificate differs from their current PAN and Demat account, an official Gazette notification accompanied by a certified indemnity bond is legally mandatory.
We handle the entire RTA liaison, preparing ISR documentation, compiling client dossiers, and managing IEPF-5 claim submissions.
Important Rules to Prevent Department Rejection
- • SEBI has prohibited the physical transfer of shares; all physical certificates must be dematerialized once the name is harmonized.
- • If dividends remained unclaimed for 7 consecutive years, the shares are transferred to the IEPF Authority, requiring an online IEPF-5 filing.
Step-by-Step Procedure with Kaagzaat
Portfolio & Folio Audit
Week 1Reviewing share certificates and determining corresponding Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs).
SEBI ISR Filing & Banker Verification
Week 2Executing Form ISR-1 and ISR-2 with banker seal and signature attestation.
RTA Approval & Demat Credit
Week 4-8RTA updates master records, issues Letter of Confirmation (LOC), and shares are dematerialized.
Interactive Document Readiness Auditor for Share & Demat Name Change
Check off the documents you have ready to see if your file is complete.
Folio numbers and certificate numbers.
Duly signed and attested by the investor's bank manager.
Issued by Depository Participant (Zerodha, Groww, ICICI Direct, etc.).
Mandatory proof of name change for all listed corporate entities.
Frequently Asked Questions on Share & Demat Name Change
Clear, legally verified answers addressing the most critical doubts regarding this procedure.
Yes, by submitting Form ISR-1 along with your Marriage Certificate or Central Gazette notification to the company's RTA.
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