What are unclaimed dividends & shares?

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Unclaimed dividends and shares are financial assets that have not been claimed by their rightful owners within a specified period. These assets can accumulate due to various reasons such as the owner’s unawareness, change of address, death, or simply forgetting about the investment. When dividends or shares remain unclaimed for seven consecutive years, they are transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). If you find yourself in this situation, recovering these unclaimed dividends and shares is crucial to reclaiming your financial assets. Shares Claim Dost is here to help you navigate this complex process smoothly.

Conditions Where Your Dividends or Shares Might Go Unclaimed

There are several reasons why dividends or shares might go unclaimed:

Change of Address

Change of Address

If you have moved and didn’t update your address with the company, you might miss important communication regarding your dividends or shares.

Death of Shareholder

Death of Shareholder

If the shareholder passes away and the heirs are unaware of the investments, the assets may remain unclaimed.

Lost or Misplaced Certificates

Lost or Misplaced Certificates

Physical share certificates can be easily lost or misplaced over time.

Lack of Awareness

Lack of Awareness

Investors might not be aware of the dividends declared or shares held.

Inactive Demat Accounts

Inactive Demat Accounts

If a Demat account remains inactive for a long period, any dividends or shares associated with it may go unclaimed.

Documents Required for Recover Unclaimed Dividends & Shares

To recover your unclaimed dividends and shares, you need to provide specific documents. These include:

Claim Form

Claim Form

A duly filled and signed claim form (Form IEPF-5 for IEPF claims).

Original Share Certificates

Original Share Certificates

If shares are in physical form.

Proof of Identity

Proof of Identity

PAN card, Aadhaar card, or passport.

Proof of Address

Proof of Address

Recent utility bills, Aadhaar card, or passport.

Bank Details

Bank Details

Canceled cheque or bank statement with your name.

Death Certificate

Death Certificate

In case of the deceased shareholder.

Legal Heir Certificate or Succession Certificate

Legal Heir Certificate or Succession Certificate

For claiming shares and dividends of a deceased shareholder.

Affidavit

Affidavit

An affidavit as required by the authority.

The Procedure for Recovering Unclaimed Dividends & Shares

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to recover your unclaimed dividends and shares:

How Shares Claim Dost Can Help

At Shares Claim Dost, we understand that recovering unclaimed dividends and shares can be a challenging process. We are here to make it easier for you. Here’s how we can assist you:

How Shares Claim Dost Can Help

At Shares Claim Dost, we are committed to making the process of recovering unclaimed dividends and shares easy and hassle-free. Reach out to us now to begin the process and secure your financial assets.

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Frequently Asked Questions


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To recover unclaimed dividends and shares, you need to submit a claim form and required documents to the company's registrar or share transfer agent, who will verify and process your claim.

Required documents include a claim form, original share certificates, proof of identity, proof of address, bank details, and in case of a deceased shareholder, a death certificate and legal heir or succession certificate.

The process typically takes a few weeks to a few months, depending on the accuracy of the submitted documents and the efficiency of the authorities.

Yes, Shares Claim Dost offers end-to-end assistance, from document preparation to liaising with authorities, ensuring you receive your unclaimed dividends and shares without hassle.

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