The recovery of shares from the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) requires a set of documents to verify the claimant’s identity and ownership. This process is essential for shareholders whose shares or dividends have been transferred to the IEPF due to inactivity over seven consecutive years.
To initiate the recovery, the claimant must first file Form IEPF-5 online through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) website. After successful submission, a printout of the form, duly signed, must be sent to the Nodal Officer of the respective company along with the necessary documents.
Key documents required include:
To initiate the recovery, the claimant must first file Form IEPF-5 online through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) website. After successful submission, a printout of the form, duly signed, must be sent to the Nodal Officer of the respective company along with the necessary documents.
Key documents required include:
- Acknowledged copy of Form IEPF-5
- Copy of Aadhar Card (for Indian nationals) or Passport/OCI/PIO card (for NRIs and foreigners)
- Client Master List (CML) from the depository participant
- Original share certificate(s) (if held in physical form)
- Indemnity bond and advance stamped receipt, both duly signed by the claimant
- PAN card copy
- Cancelled cheque leaf to verify bank details
- Self-attested address proof