Lost Stock Certificate Bond

American Surety Bonds Agency helps individuals and businesses obtain a Lost Stock Certificate Bond — also called an indemnity bond — for a lost, stolen, or destroyed stock certificate, when the transfer agent or issuing corporation requires a bond before issuing a replacement.

Ready to apply? Apply for a Lost Stock Certificate Bond now.

This bond may also be called:

• Indemnity Bond for Lost Stock Certificate
• Lost Stock Certificate Indemnity Bond
• Lost Securities Bond
• Stock Certificate Replacement Bond
• Lost Instrument Bond

These generally refer to the same category of bond described on this page.

A Lost Stock Certificate Bond is a type of indemnity bond that lets your transfer agent or the issuing corporation reissue a replacement certificate for one that’s been lost, stolen, or destroyed. It protects the transfer agent and the corporation: if the original certificate later resurfaces and someone else negotiates it, the bond reimburses them for that loss.

Because a physical stock certificate is treated as a financial asset under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC Article 8), transfer agents typically require both a notarized affidavit describing the loss and this indemnity bond before they’ll issue a replacement. Many also report the loss through the SEC’s Lost and Stolen Securities Program, which flags the certificate so it can’t be redeemed elsewhere.

Because a stock’s value can rise or fall, this bond is commonly written as an open-end (open-penalty) bond, meaning the bond amount is based on the certificate’s current market value rather than staying fixed at a single dollar figure set on the day you apply.

You may need this Bond if:

• Your stock certificate was lost, stolen, or destroyed
• Your certificate was damaged to the point it’s no longer accepted (torn, water-damaged, or otherwise illegible)
• Your transfer agent or the issuing corporation has told you it needs an indemnity bond before it will reissue the certificate
• You need to sell or transfer the stock but can’t produce the original certificate

If what you lost is a different kind of instrument, for example a bank-issued check or money order, see our guide to a Lost Cashier’s Check Bond instead, or if it’s a promissory note or trust deed, see our Lost Trust Deed / Lost Trust Note guide.

There’s no fixed, nationwide amount for this bond, instead it’s set by the transfer agent or issuing corporation, most often as an open-end bond based on the certificate’s current market value. We individually underwrite your premium (what you actually pay) based on that amount and your credit history, and it may vary depending on the information you provide during the application.

To apply, you’ll generally need:

• The estimated current market value of the lost stock certificate
• The certificate number, if known, and the name of the issuing company
• The number of shares the certificate represents
• A completed affidavit of loss, if your transfer agent has provided one
• Personal information for a credit history review

Once we confirm your application and certificate details, our underwriting team will provide your rate. Then, once you pay for your bond, we’ll issue it same day.

Obtaining your bond through American Surety Bonds Agency is simple:

1. Complete the online application with your lost stock certificate details.
2. Our underwriting team reviews your application and credit history.
3. Once approved, review your rate and pay for your bond.
4. Receive your completed bond to submit to your transfer agent or the issuing corporation along with any other paperwork it requires.

American Surety Bonds Agency has been helping individuals and businesses meet their bonding requirements for decades. Whether you’re dealing with a lost stock certificate for the first time or you’ve been through this before, our experienced team is here to make the process simple and efficient.

When you choose American Surety Bonds Agency, you’ll receive:

• Experienced surety bond professionals
• Competitive rates from leading surety companies
• Fast underwriting and responsive customer service
• A secure online application process
• Assistance throughout the bonding process

Above all, we’re committed to helping you meet your bonding requirement quickly and correctly, with experienced guidance every step of the way.

Complete our simple online application or speak with one of our surety specialists today.

American Surety Bonds Agency proudly serves businesses nationwide with fast approvals, competitive rates, and responsive service.

American Surety can also assist you with any of your other bonding needs, as we are licensed in all 50 states. Call us today at (404) 486-2355 or our toll-free number (877) 201-8976 or find us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn!