Direct registration records shares of stock in book-entry from. Book-entry shares are registered in the shareowner’s name on the company’s books. A physical certificate isn’t issued unless requested by the registered shareowner(s). Shares held in book-entry have all the traditional rights and privileges as shares held in certificate form. Direct registration also allows for the electronic share transactions between a broker and the transfer agent.
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West Coast Stock Transfer, Inc.
Full service transfer agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission