Lost Stock Certificates

1Tell us it’s missing

• Email the notice ›Fill in the Lost or Found Certificate Notice on your computer, save it and email it to cs@wcsti.com.
• Call us(619) 664-4780
• Mail the noticeTo the address at the bottom of this page.
• Don’t know the certificate number?Give us the registered holder’s name and the company name and we will look it up.
• Keep your information safePlease do not include your Social Security number or bank account numbers in an email.

A stop protects your shares while the certificate is missing; it does not replace the certificate.

2Replace the certificate

• Lost Securities Affidavit (BD 5186) ›Signed in front of a notary.
• Lost Securities Bond Application and Indemnity Agreement (BD 5184) ›Signed in front of a notary.
• Entity ownersA corporate resolution or similar document authorizing the person signing.
• Deceased ownersPlease call us first. Additional estate documents are required.
• PaymentThe bond premium and WCST’s replacement fee. Contact WCST for current fees. If payment is not included, give us an email address and we will send you an invoice.

The bond and premium

• Bond AmountThe market value of the lost shares on the date WCST placed the stop transfer: number of shares × market price that day.
• Premium2% of the Bond Amount for U.S. holders; 4% for holders outside the U.S.
• Example10,000 shares at $2.50 = a Bond Amount of $25,000. A 2% premium on that is $500.
• No market price?Contact the company for a current valuation of the shares, and send WCST the supporting document or communication from the company showing the value.
• Your replacement sharesRecorded in book-entry form on the company’s records with WCST, with a statement sent to you, unless you ask for a new certificate. Some companies require their approval before a replacement is issued; we will let you know if yours does.

Tips for the Lexington bond application

• Bond InformationYou may leave this section blank, including the Bond Amount. WCST will complete it.
• Lost Securities DescriptionBe as descriptive as possible, such as “ABC Corporation Common Stock”.
• Serial Number(s)The certificate number(s).
• Date of IssueThe date printed on the stock certificate. If you do not have a copy, contact WCST and we will provide it.
• EntitiesInclude a corporate resolution or similar document authorizing the officer who signs to sign on the entity’s behalf.

If you find the certificate

• Before a replacement has been issuedSend us the Lost or Found Certificate Notice with “Found” checked, or call us. We may ask for a copy of the front and back of the certificate. WCST will release the stop and report the recovery to the SIC. A recovery fee applies; contact WCST for the current fee. Do not try to sell or deposit the certificate until we confirm the stop has been released.
• After a replacement has been issuedThe original certificate is no longer valid and cannot be sold, transferred or deposited. As you agreed in the Lost Securities Affidavit, mail the original to WCST right away for cancellation, and let us know by email or phone that it is on its way. WCST will cancel it and report the recovery to the SIC.

Lost in the mail

• Notify us right awayIf the U.S. Postal Service or a courier lost your certificate, use Step 1 so we can place a stop.
• Ask about a mail loss bondCall us to find out whether you are eligible for a mail loss bond to replace it.
• Sending certificatesWe recommend a trackable service such as FedEx, UPS or USPS Certified Mail.