Reclaim What’s Rightfully Yours: Unclaimed Shares & Dividends from IEPF

Have you or your family members forgotten about investments made years ago? Do you suspect unclaimed dividends or shares in your name? They may now be lying with the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) — but the good news is, you can claim them back.

Let’s help you understand how.

🧐 What is IEPF?

The Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Its primary mission is to protect the interests of investors and promote financial awareness.

Under the Companies Act, 2013, any dividends, shares, deposits, or debentures that remain unclaimed for seven consecutive years are transferred to this fund. However, the rightful owners or their legal heirs can reclaim these assets by following a defined process.

🕐 When Are Shares & Dividends Transferred to IEPF?

Here’s how your investments may land in IEPF custody:

• If dividends declared by a company remain unclaimed for 7 years, they are transferred to IEPF.

• The corresponding shares are also transferred — especially if the dividends go unclaimed due to dormant or inactive bank accounts linked to the Demat account.

This often happens unknowingly when:

• Investors forget to update bank or address details

• They lose track of old investments

• Legal heirs are unaware of inherited assets

🔄 How to Claim Your Shares or Dividends from IEPF?

Recovering your lost investments is possible through a government-approved process. Here's what you need to do:

📝 Step-by-Step IEPF Claim Process:

1. Visit www.iepf.gov.in and fill Form IEPF-5 online

2. Take a printout of the submitted form

3. Attach the required supporting documents

4. Submit the documents to the Nodal Officer of the concerned company

5. Once verified, the company forwards your claim to the IEPF Authority

6. On approval, the shares are credited to your Demat account and dividends are released

Sounds simple — but the paperwork and communication with the company can be time-consuming without professional help.

📑 Documents Required for IEPF Claim

Make sure you prepare these before submitting your claim:

1. Acknowledgment of Form IEPF-5 (with SRN number)

2. Original Indemnity Bond with your signature

3. Advance stamped receipt (signed by you and witnesses)

4. Original share certificates (physical) or Demat statement

5. Self-attested Aadhaar card copy

6. Proof of entitlement (e.g. share certificate, warrant copy, etc.)

7. Cancelled cheque leaf (for bank detail verification)

8. For NRIs/Foreigners: Passport + OCI/PIO card copy

💼 Why Choose Us?

We understand the legal formalities and the stress that comes with tracking down old investments. Our team at [Your Company Name] offers complete IEPF Claim Assistance — from documentation to follow-ups — so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Here’s what we offer:
✅ Document Verification
✅ Nodal Officer Coordination
✅ Legal Drafting & Support
✅ End-to-End Claim Handling
✅ Faster Claim Processing

📞 Let’s Get Started!

Your investments deserve to be with you — not lying unclaimed in a government fund.
Contact us today to initiate your IEPF refund process.

📧  consultancyiepf@gmail.com  

📱 +91-8092486806

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