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Affidavits
A sworn affidavit that a share or stock certificate has been lost, stolen, or destroyed — to support issuing a replacement. Fill it in online, download a ready-to-sign PDF, and notarize in Ontario.
Also known as
AFFIDAVIT OF LOST STOCK CERTIFICATE
IN THE MATTER OF the issuance of replacement share certificate(s) of ______ (the "Company").
I, ______, of the City of ______, in the Province/State of ______, DO SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT:
I am the owner of a total of ______ shares of the Common Stock of ______, Inc., a ______ corporation (the “Company”).
I have examined my records and, after diligent search, I am unable to find the certificate or certificates representing such shares (the “Certificates”) and I believe that the Certificates were lost.
I did not transfer, sell, encumbered, or pledged any of the shares represented by the Certificates.
I release the ______ and any successor from any and all liability relating to the loss of the Certificates, or the issuance of new Certificates.
I agree to defend and indemnify and hold harmless the ______ and any successor from any damage or loss caused by the loss of the Certificates.
In the event of discovery of the original Certificates, the undersigned agrees to return them promptly to the Company or any successor, marked “CANCELLED.”
Additional information
Company Province: ______
Company Address: ______
Stockholder Address: ______
How it works
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Overview
It is a sworn statement confirming that a stock or share certificate has been lost, stolen, or destroyed and has not been transferred.
A company or transfer agent often requires it before issuing a replacement certificate, sometimes with an indemnity or bond.
It supports replacing a share certificate.
After you fill in your lost stock certificate affidavit and download the PDF, do not sign it in advance. A sworn document must be signed in front of a notary public or commissioner for taking affidavits, who administers your oath or solemn affirmation first.
Minute Notary commissions your lost stock certificate affidavit online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20), or in person in Ottawa. Bring valid government-issued photo identification.
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