You can contact the state that your certificate was incorporated in, each state has a department that handles such things. This site has each state's department contact information listed
www.secstates.com
Databases/directories of corporate changes can also be useful in determining the value of your shares. Reasonably priced databases and those available to the public that is. Most local business libraries could help you out.The next step is then to contact either the transfer agent (found on the stock certificate) just Google the name and you should have a number to call. They will have all information as to what happened to the company, if anything was left for investors etc.. if by any chance the companies transfer agent has also gone by the wind.
The state will be able to determine for you when the companies charter was cancelled although will not be able to tell you if any dividends or other capital payments were left for investors.
In all I would go with professional help, a broker or other financial advisor can help.Or can visit an online researchers like stockcertexpert.com they are the cheapest and are the best value. They deliver an amazing report of the value of your certificates
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The value of the share of stock as it is actually printed on the face of the certificate.
Savin employed me in the 80's and was given stock. Is there any value and do you need the actual certificate if there is?
A stock certficate is a legal document that signifies the number of shares owned by a shareholder in a corporation. A stock certificate is also known as share certificate or certificate of stock.
If your mother and father were married at the time of his death, I believe she can take the stock certificate (along with the death certificate & will) to a brokerage, like Charles Schwab. You would have to fill out forms authorizing the transaction and pay a commission for the sale. To find a branch in your area and get more information about Schwab's requirements, see the related links.
par value
The value of the share of stock as it is actually printed on the face of the certificate.
my mother has a common stock certificate saying she is the owner of **TWO**. It is dated 12/22/1986. How do I find out if and if so, the value?
Par is the value stated on the stock certificate as stated in the articles of incorporation and is many times $.01 or $1.00.
Savin employed me in the 80's and was given stock. Is there any value and do you need the actual certificate if there is?
A stock certificate is a legal document. It certifies ownership in a certain amount of shares of a corporate stock. Electronic registration is phasing out the stock certificate and companies are no longer required to issue a paper certificate.
A stock certficate is a legal document that signifies the number of shares owned by a shareholder in a corporation. A stock certificate is also known as share certificate or certificate of stock.
If your mother and father were married at the time of his death, I believe she can take the stock certificate (along with the death certificate & will) to a brokerage, like Charles Schwab. You would have to fill out forms authorizing the transaction and pay a commission for the sale. To find a branch in your area and get more information about Schwab's requirements, see the related links.
The best way to find out the value of a Silver Certificate is to take it to a professional. This would be either a dealer or appraiser that specializes in coins and money.
Stock Certificate.
No, electronic trading has mostly replaced the stock certificate. However, for many companies, you can still get a certificate.
Your answer depends on which Wilson Foods Corp stock shares you're holding Take your certificate to a local stock broker, who can help you decide where to find the corporate headquarters. The corporate headquarters will then advise you about how to cash out your shares.