How to dematerialise physical shares inherited from a deceased person?
The name in the company records needs to be changed to dematerialise physical shares inherited from a deceased person. The Registrar and Transfer Agency (RTA) should be contacted to update the name as per the inheritor’s demat account. To learn how to dematerialise, see
How to convert physical share certificates into demat form?
To contact the RTA, follow these steps:
- Visit nseindia.com or bseindia.com.
- Search the share's name.
- Click on Corporate information or Company information.
If a joint holder of a share passes away, the surviving holder(s) can get the physical shares dematerialised in their demat account with Zerodha by submitting the following documents:
- Documents mentioned under How to convert physical share certificates into demat form?
- A notarised copy of the death certificate of the deceased holder.
- Transmission-cum-dematerialisation form (PDF).
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