ISR-1 Form: How to Update KYC for Physical Shares
Form ISR-1 is the master KYC form for anyone still holding shares in physical form. It is how you register or update your PAN, address, bank details, mobile number, email and nomination against a folio.
We at ClaimMyFunds prepare ISR-1 submissions for investors across India every week. The guidance below reflects what Registrars actually query in practice, not just what the form says.
In short
ISR-1 is the single form used to register or update PAN, contact details, bank account and nomination on a physical share folio. It is submitted to the company's Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA), not to SEBI and not to the company directly.
When This Applies to You
- You hold shares as a physical certificate rather than in a demat account
- Your folio has no PAN recorded against it, or the PAN on record is wrong
- You have moved house and the folio still shows an old address
- Dividend warrants are bouncing or dividends are not being credited
- The RTA has written to you asking to complete KYC
- You are preparing an IEPF claim and the folio details do not match your current ID
Field by Field
What to write in each box, and the entries that most often cause a form to be returned.
What to Attach
- Self-attested copy of PAN for every holder
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar or another accepted address proof
- Original cancelled cheque showing your name printed on it, or a bank statement attested by the bank
- Form SH-13 (nomination) or Form ISR-3 (opting out)
- Form ISR-2 if your current signature no longer matches the RTA's specimen
- A copy of the share certificate, for reference
Where to Send It
Send the completed form to the Registrar and Transfer Agent that handles that company's shares — not to the company's head office and not to SEBI. If you do not know which RTA holds the folio, the company's investor relations page lists it.
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Why These Get Rejected
Across the files we handle at ClaimMyFunds, almost every returned form fails for one of these reasons.
How Long It Takes
Indicative timings from cases we have handled. The variable that matters most is whether the file is complete when it arrives.
| Stage | Typical | What affects it |
|---|---|---|
| You post the form to the RTA | 1-3 days | Use registered or speed post and keep the tracking receipt. |
| RTA logs and scrutinises it | 1-2 weeks | Most queries are raised at this stage, so a clean file matters. |
| Records updated on the folio | 2-6 weeks total | You should receive written or email confirmation. |
| If a query is raised | Add 3-6 weeks | Each query effectively restarts the cycle, which is why completeness beats speed. |
What It Actually Costs
Indicative only. Stamp duty, notary rates and RTA service charges vary by state and by registrar, so treat these as what to budget for rather than a price list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Form ISR-1 mandatory for physical shareholders?
SEBI requires holders of physical securities to have PAN, contact details, bank details, signature and nomination recorded against the folio, and ISR-1 is the form used to supply them. Requirements and timelines have been revised more than once, so confirm the current position with your RTA before you file.
Where do I download Form ISR-1?
From your RTA's website, or from the investor section of the company's own website. Every RTA publishes it. Use the copy from the RTA that actually holds your folio, since some attach their own covering instructions.
Do I need to submit ISR-1 separately for each company?
Yes. The folio is company-specific, so a separate ISR-1 goes to each company's RTA. Where one RTA handles several of your companies you may send them together, but keep one form per folio.
Can I submit ISR-1 online?
Some RTAs accept a scanned submission through their investor portal, others insist on physical documents by post. Check your RTA's stated process — sending it the wrong way usually means starting over.
What happens if I do not complete KYC on my folio?
At minimum, dividends and other corporate benefits may not reach you, and service requests on the folio can be held up. If dividends then stay unclaimed for seven consecutive years, the shares themselves are transferred to the IEPF Authority and recovering them requires a formal Form IEPF-5 claim.
Can ClaimMyFunds complete Form ISR-1 for me?
Yes. We prepare the form, tell you precisely which documents to attach and what to get attested locally, then follow the submission through with the Registrar until the folio is updated. Send us the folio details for a free assessment on +91 90818 47140.
About ClaimMyFunds
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