Convert Physical Shares to Demat — Duplicate Share Certificate Process
Holding old paper share certificates? SEBI mandates dematerialization for trading and transfer. We handle the entire conversion — from duplicate certificate issuance to final Demat credit — even for lost, damaged, or decades-old certificates.
Why You Must Convert Physical Shares to Demat and How We Help
SEBI has mandated that all share transfers must be in dematerialized (Demat) form. If you hold physical share certificates — whether inherited, discovered in family records, or purchased decades ago — they need to be converted to electronic form to be traded, transferred, or claimed.
The dematerialization process involves submitting a Dematerialization Request Form (DRF) along with the original share certificates to your Depository Participant (DP). The DP coordinates with the Registrar & Transfer Agent (RTA) for verification. If certificates are lost or damaged, a duplicate issuance process must be completed first.
Global Equity Solutions specializes in complex dematerialization cases — including lost original certificates, signature mismatches, name corrections, company mergers/demergers, and century-old paper stocks. We coordinate with all RTAs, DPs, NSDL, and CDSL to ensure your physical shares become digital assets.
Our Step-by-Step Process
Certificate Verification
We verify the authenticity and status of your physical share certificates with the respective RTA and company records.
Duplicate Issuance (If Needed)
For lost, damaged, or stolen certificates, we manage the duplicate share certificate process — including newspaper advertisements, FIR filing, indemnity bonds, and surety requirements.
KYC & Signature Update
We resolve any KYC discrepancies, signature mismatches, or name corrections required before dematerialization can proceed.
DRF Submission
We prepare and submit the Dematerialization Request Form through your Depository Participant with all supporting documents.
Demat Credit
Once the RTA confirms verification, your shares are credited to your Demat account in electronic form, ready for trading or transfer.
The Global Equity Solutions Advantage
Lost Certificate Solutions
We handle the entire duplicate share certificate issuance process including FIR, newspaper ads, and indemnity bonds.
All RTAs Covered
We work with KFin Technologies, Link Intime, MCS Share Transfer, Bigshare Services, and all other major RTAs.
Old & Merged Companies
We trace share lineage through company mergers, demergers, name changes, and restructurings going back decades.
ISIN Mapping Assistance
We help map old folio numbers and certificate numbers to current ISIN codes for accurate dematerialization.
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Common Questions Answered
No. As per SEBI regulations, share transfers can only happen in dematerialized form. You must convert physical shares to Demat before selling or transferring them.
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