IEPF claim & asset recovery
Recover shares and dividends transferred to IEPF
When shares or unpaid dividends are transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), recovering them can involve documentation, verification and coordination with the company, RTA and IEPF Authority. Rareclaims helps you verify the investment, prepare the required documentation, manage the IEPF claim and coordinate the process through to recovery.
We will help you if
- Your shares have been transferred to IEPF.
- Your unpaid dividends have been transferred to IEPF.
- You are unsure whether your shares or dividends are with IEPF.
- The original shareholder has passed away and you are the nominee or legal representative.
- You are an NRI or overseas claimant seeking to recover investments in India.
- You have old physical share certificates linked to an IEPF claim.
- Your investment documents are incomplete or missing.
- Your name, address, PAN, bank details or other records do not match.
- The company has changed its name, merged, demerged or undergone another corporate change.
- our previous IEPF claim has received a query or requires additional documentation.
How Rareclaims help with recovery
Verify your IEPF holding
We review the available investment details and establish whether the shares or unpaid dividends have been transferred to IEPF.
Review your records
We examine the available documents and identify the information or supporting documents required for your claim.
Prepare your claim
We organise the applicable documentation and manage the preparation of your IEPF-5 claim.
Resolve record issues
Where applicable, we identify discrepancies in investor details and manage the documentation required to address them.
Manage RTA coordination
We handle the applicable communication, document submission and follow-up with the concerned company and RTA.
Handle the recovery process
We manage the applicable claim, respond to process requirements and follow up through the recovery of eligible shares and unpaid amounts.
We handle your IEPF claim from start to finish
From verifying your investment and preparing the required documents to filing, coordination and follow-up, we manage the applicable IEPF recovery process for you.
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Share your investment details
Provide your available share certificates, folio details, company information, dividend records or other investment documents.
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We verify the IEPF status
We review the available records to establish the current status of the shares and unpaid dividends.
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We prepare & file the claim
We organise the applicable documents and manage the IEPF-5 claim process and related requirements.
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We handle the follow up
We coordinate with the company/RTA, manage queries and follow up on the claim until the applicable recovery process reaches its outcome.
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Recover what belongs to you
If your shares or unpaid dividends have been transferred to IEPF, the recovery process does not have to be handled alone. Rareclaims manages the applicable process from investment verification and documentation to IEPF claim filing, coordination and follow-up.
FAQS
Frequently asked questions
What is an IEPF claim?
An IEPF claim is an application to the IEPF Authority for recovery of eligible shares and/or unpaid amounts that have been transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund. The claim is made through Form IEPF-5.
How do I know if my shares or dividends have been transferred to IEPF?
You can provide your available investment details, such as the company name, folio, shareholding or dividend information. We can review the available records and help establish the current status.
Can you help if I do not have complete documents?
Yes. We review the information and documents available to you and identify the applicable requirements for proceeding with the claim.
Can legal heirs claim shares transferred to IEPF?
Yes. An application can be made by the person to whom the amount relates and, in the case of a deceased person, by the applicable legal representative, subject to the required documentation and verification.
What if the original shareholder has passed away?
We can manage the applicable succession/transmission requirements and IEPF claim process for the nominee or eligible legal representative, subject to the applicable documentation.
What if my name or other details do not match the old records?
We can identify the discrepancy and manage the applicable record-correction or supporting-document requirements for the claim.
Can you help if my IEPF claim has received a query?
Yes. We can review the query, identify the additional information or documentation required and manage the applicable response and follow-up.
Do you only help with the IEPF-5 application?
No. Rareclaims provides end-to-end assistance covering investment verification, document review, IEPF-5 preparation, company/RTA coordination, query handling and follow-up through the applicable recovery process.
Can NRIs or overseas claimants recover investments from IEPF?
Yes, subject to the applicable requirements. We can manage the documentation and coordination required for an overseas claimant seeking recovery in India.
How long does an IEPF claim take?
There is no single end-to-end timeline for every claim. The duration can depend on document completeness, company verification, queries or additional requirements and processing by the IEPF Authority. The IEPF FAQ states that the company is required to send its verification report to the IEPF within 15 days of receiving the claim, while the overall recovery process can take longer depending on the case.