Dematerialisation of physical shares
We help you convert physical shares into demat form
If you hold physical share certificates, Rareclaims helps you verify the holding, identify the current company/RTA, resolve applicable record issues, prepare the required documentation and manage the dematerialisation process with you from start to finish.
We will help you if
- You have old physical share certificates.
- You are unsure whether your physical shares are still valid.
- You want to convert physical shares into demat form.
- Your share certificates contain an old address or outdated details.
- Your name, PAN, bank details, or signature do not match the old records.
- The original shareholder has passed away.
- You have incomplete or damaged share certificates.
- You need to complete transmission before dematerialisation.
- You are unsure which company or RTA currently manages the shares.
- The company has changed its name, merged, demerged, or restructured.
How we help with recovery
We verify your physical shares
We review your certificates and investment details to confirm the holding and its current status.
We check corporate changes
We review relevant name changes, mergers, demergers, bonus issues, splits and other corporate actions that may have affected the holding.
We identify record corrections
Where there are discrepancies in name, PAN, address, bank or other investor details, we identify the applicable correction or update requirements.
We handle the documentation
We prepare and organise the applicable forms, certificates and supporting documents required for the dematerialisation request.
We handle transmission
If the registered holder has passed away, we manage the applicable transmission process and documentation before or as part of the dematerialisation route, depending on the case.
We manage the dematerialisation
We handle the applicable process through the DP and follow up until the eligible securities are credited to the investor's demat account, subject to the required verification and approval.
From tracing to recovery, we handle it all
We take care of the recovery process on your behalf, managing the documentation, coordination and follow-ups required to recover your investments.
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Share your details
Provide the available physical share certificates and related investment information.
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We verify your shares
Our team checks the company, folio, shareholding and current status.
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identify requirements
We review whether any KYC updates, record corrections or transmission are required and prepare the applicable documentation.
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We handle the process
We manage the applicable documentation, coordination and follow-up until the dematerialisation process is completed.
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Move your old shares into a modern format
Physical share certificates can become difficult to manage over time. Rareclaims helps you convert eligible holdings into demat form and bring your investments back into an accessible format.
FAQS
Frequently asked questions
What is dematerialisation of physical shares?
Dematerialisation is the process of converting eligible physical share certificates into electronic form and holding the securities in a demat account.
Can old physical shares still be dematerialised?
Yes, eligible physical shares can generally be dematerialised, subject to the current status of the securities, company records and required documentation. We help verify the holding and manage the applicable process.
What if I am not sure whether my share certificates are still valid?
We can review the available certificates and investment details, trace the relevant company/RTA records and help establish the current status before proceeding.
What if the company has changed its name or merged?
We help trace the relevant corporate changes and identify the current company or successor entity and the applicable records for your shareholding.
Can you help if the name or address on my certificate is outdated?
Yes. We can identify the applicable record-update or KYC requirements and manage the documentation and coordination required for your case.
What if the original shareholder has passed away?
Transmission may be required when securities belong to a deceased shareholder. We can manage the applicable transmission process and documentation with the relevant company/RTA or intermediary. SEBI's current framework provides for transmission to the surviving joint holder, nominee or legal heir, as applicable.
What if my physical share certificates are damaged or incomplete?
We can review the available documents and identify the appropriate investor-service process, which may include additional documentation or a duplicate/replacement process before dematerialisation, depending on the circumstances.
Do I need a demat account to convert physical shares?
Yes. The securities are ultimately held electronically in a demat account through a Depository Participant (DP).
Do you only help with the forms?
No. Rareclaims provides end-to-end assistance, including verification, document review, applicable record corrections, company/RTA coordination, transmission support where required, submission and follow-up through the dematerialisation process.