What are the Documents required for IEPF Claim?

The documents you need for an IEPF claim depend on your situation (e.g., Indian citizen vs. NRI) and the type of security (physical certificates vs. demat). Here’s a breakdown of the general requirements:

Mandatory Documents:

  • Completed e-Form IEPF-5: This form needs to be filled online and a copy of the acknowledgement with the Service Request Number (SRN) needs to be printed and submitted.
  • Indemnity Bond (Original): This is a legal document signed by the claimant promising to indemnify the IEPF for any issues arising from the claim.
  • SRN Acknowledgment: The SRN (Service Request Number) Acknowledgment is a crucial document in the IEPF claim process. It is generated after successfully submitting the e-Form IEPF-5 online. This acknowledgment serves as proof that the claim request has been registered with the IEPF authority.

Proof of Identity:

  • Indian Citizen: Self-attested copies of PAN Card and Aadhaar Card.
  • Non-Resident Indian (NRI): Self-attested copy of Passport OR Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) OR Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card.

Additional Documents (depending on the situation):

  • Original Share Certificates (Physical Shares): If you have the physical share certificates, you’ll need to submit the originals.
  • Demat Account Statement: If the shares are held in demat form, a copy of the transaction statement from your depository participant showing the transfer of shares to IEPF is required (duly self-attested).
  • Death Certificate (if claiming deceased shareholder’s shares): In case you’re claiming shares of a deceased shareholder, a copy of the death certificate is necessary.
  • Client Master List (Duly Attested): A copy of the Client Master List (CML) from your depository participant might be required in some cases.
  • Original Cancelled Cheque Leaf: This helps the IEPF identify your bank account for claim disbursement.

Optional Documents:

  • Any other documents that support your claim (court orders, proof of inheritance, etc.)

 

 

 

Here are some resources for further reference:

  • How to Claim Unclaimed Dividends with  IEPF :

https://iepfclaim.in/blog/how-to-claim-unclaimed-dividends-with-iepf/

  • How To Convert Physical Shares to Demat Form?

https://iepfclaim.in/blog/how-to-convert-physical-shares-to-demat-form/