Share Certificate: Overview
A share certificate is issued to shareholders as legal proof of ownership of shares in a company. It includes specific details like shareholder name and address, company information, number of shares owned, date, and certificate number. Automating certificate generation can save time for companies with numerous shareholders.
Filling Out a Share Certificate Form
- List the shareholder’s name, company name, number of shares, date, and any identification number.
- Have an authorized officer sign for the company.
Share Certificate Essentials
Essential details on a stock certificate include shareholder name, company name, shares owned, date, and certificate number. An authorized signatory and the company seal validate the certificate.
Completing a Share Certificate
To complete a share certificate template, UK businesses need to add two signatures, with at least one from an executive. The second signature can be from another executive, a witness, or the company secretary. An optional feature is including the company logo and seal.
Share Certificate Delivery
Once the verification process is complete, the share certificates will be delivered to the registered address. Online platforms typically use trusted courier services for secure and timely delivery.
Share Certificate Information
A share certificate contains the following information:
- Certificate number
- Shareholders’ requirements regarding share certificates
Share Certificate Printing
To produce a physical share certificate, select the ‘Print’ option next to the record.
Share Certificate Numbering
When issuing share certificates, each one must include a share certificate number to provide shareholders with a title document to their shares.
Check Share Certificates
Contact customer service for Equiniti and Capita for assistance with checking share certificates.
Share Certificate Verification
A share certificate serves as legal proof of ownership of shares in a company. It certifies that the shareholder owns a specific number of shares.
Share Certificate Template
To obtain a share certificate template, reach out to the relevant department for guidance.