How NRI Investors Can Claim Indian Shares

Where NRIs usually get stuck

• Documents needing attestation or notarisation abroad
• Death certificates issued outside India
• Choosing the right demat and bank account
• Couriering originals

Overseas death certificates

SEBI's July 2026 framework lists the accepted ways of certifying a death certificate issued abroad: certification by a court magistrate, judge or notary in the country of issue; consularisation by an Indian Embassy or Consulate; apostille; or certification by authorised officials of certain bank branches. An English translation is required if the document is in another language.

Accounts

Recovered shares are credited to a demat account, and money to a bank account, in the claimant's name. NRIs should choose account types that suit the applicable foreign-exchange rules and take professional advice on tax and FEMA.