How to Check Whether You Have Unclaimed Shares

Start with paper

Look for share certificates, dividend warrants, annual reports, letters from registrars, application forms, and bank statements showing dividend credits. Even a partial company name helps.

Ask the company or its RTA

Once you know the company, the investor-service page on its website usually names its RTA and gives contact details. A request to the RTA with your name and identifying details can reveal whether a folio exists and whether the shares were transferred to IEPF. Companies also publish details of shares transferred to IEPF on their websites.

Check the IEPF Authority portal

The IEPF Authority portal provides information for investors and the refund process. Use it to understand the claim route once you know that a holding exists.

Do not share credentials

Never share your demat password, OTP or net-banking details with anyone offering to 'search' for your shares.