FAQ's

What is a Stock Transfer Agent?

A Stock Transfer Agent works on behalf of a company. They keep a record of every outstanding stock certificate and the name of the person to whom it is registered. When stock is transferred from one person or entity to another, the Transfer Agent performs the transaction and records it.

How should I send certificates to Central Registrar?

You may need to send your certificates to Central Registrar when you wish to transfer your shares. Certificates can be sent by U.S. Mail, or some form of express service. If your certificate is lost in transit, you will need to have it replaced through the surety company. Therefore, you may wish to send the shares by insured mail if the cost to replace the shares would be considerable.

How do I replace lost or stolen certificates?

If you have lost your share certificate or you believe it to have been stolen, please notify Central Registrar in writing describing the lost certificate (Issuing Company details, certificate number (if you know it), Shareholder details) and the nature of the loss. Our address is info@centralregistrar.org We will then send you the relevant forms and request that you complete them before we contact the Issuing Company and re-issue your certificates.

How can I contact the company who has issued my share certificate?

From the Central Registrar website you can find contact information for the company who issued your share certificate by clicking on Our Clients under the About Us tab. If you are unable to find the details, please contact us directly.

Can I use this service if my company is based outside of the United States?

Yes, this service is available to companies in the US and outside of the US. Please note that countries outside of the US may need to abide by different regulations than are referred to on this website and in our online databases.

Will all our share information and Shareholder details be secure?

Yes. We take steps to safeguard all of our customer information. We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to protect customer information, including a PCI Compliant Data Center, Perimeter Security and Tertiary Tier 1 Data Drops. We also have internal controls to keep customer information as accurate and complete as we can. We restrict access to customer information to those employees who need to know that information in the course of their job responsibilities.

How much will Central Registrar cost me?

To give you an idea of how much Central Registrar services may cost you, you can use our online fee estimator. For a more detailed, custom quote for our services, please contact us.

How can I pay for these services?

Central Registrar accepts the following forms of payment: check, money order, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover), wire transfer, and ACH (direct deposit – authorization form required).