NRI investors often have old Indian share certificates, IEPF-transferred holdings, or inherited shares that become inaccessible due to distance and documentation complexity. ClaimMyFunds handles the complete recovery process remotely — no travel to India required.
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Millions of NRI investors hold old Indian shares from before their relocation abroad. Over time, these become unclaimed due to address changes, bank account closures, and communication gaps.
Dividend warrants, bonus share certificates, and company communications sent to the old Indian address go undelivered.
Dividend credits get rejected when the bank account linked to the folio is closed or inactive, causing amounts to move to IEPF.
Many NRIs discover old shares in deceased parents' names that require transmission and subsequent recovery — a complex multi-step process.
Paper certificates stored in India get lost, stolen, or damaged. A duplicate certificate process is needed before dematerialisation.
Documents issued abroad may carry name spellings or signatures that differ from old Indian share records, blocking recovery.
Shares with unclaimed dividends for 7+ consecutive years are transferred to IEPF. An IEPF-5 claim must be filed to recover them.
ClaimMyFunds provides end-to-end support for every type of NRI investor case — from initial tracing to final credit in your overseas or NRO/NRE demat account.
We file the IEPF-5 form on behalf of NRI investors. This requires Form 1, 2, 3, 4A, and company verification. The shares are returned to an NRO demat account upon successful claim.
Learn about IEPF Claims →We trace shares still held with RTAs or company registrars, verify folio records, and assist with KYC update, address correction, and dividend link-up to recover the shares.
Learn about Share Recovery →Convert old physical certificates to NRO/NRE demat using DRF/SH-8 form with overseas address proof, Passport, and Power of Attorney. We handle full RTA coordination.
Learn about Demat Conversion →Transfer shares of a deceased parent or relative to NRI legal heirs — including full documentation support for succession certificate, legal heir affidavit, and registrar submission.
Learn about Transmission →Our process is designed for NRI investors who cannot travel to India. Every step is managed via call, email, WhatsApp, and secure document transfer.
Share your details via call, email, or WhatsApp. Our expert assesses the case type (IEPF, RTA, transmission, demat, etc.) and advises on the recovery route.
You receive a precise list of documents needed for your case. For NRIs, this typically includes Passport, overseas address proof, Power of Attorney, and NRO demat account details.
Documents are submitted via email, WhatsApp, or courier. We guide you on which documents need to be notarised or apostilled in your country of residence.
We file the application with the company registrar or IEPF authority in India and follow up until your claim is approved.
Once approved, shares are credited to your NRO or NRE demat account. Dividends and refunds are transferred to your NRO bank account as per FEMA regulations.
| Stage | Typical Duration | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Case Review | 1–3 days | Free assessment of case type and recovery route |
| Document Collection | 7–21 days | Collecting, notarising, and couriering documents |
| Company / RTA Verification | 30–60 days | Registrar reviews, verifies, and confirms records |
| IEPF Authority Processing | 3–12 months | Government review and approval of IEPF-5 claim |
| Share Transfer to NRO Demat | 15–30 days after approval | Shares credited to your NRO demat account |
Timelines vary by case complexity, IEPF processing queue, and company RTA response time.
ClaimMyFunds has served NRI investors from across the world. The entire process is managed remotely via phone, email, and WhatsApp. You do not need to travel to India.
Yes. NRIs can file IEPF claims without visiting India by providing a notarised Power of Attorney (PoA) to ClaimMyFunds. All documentation, RTA coordination, and IEPF filing is managed on your behalf remotely. The shares are returned to your NRO demat account.
Shares recovered from IEPF or physical shares converted to demat are typically credited to an NRO (Non-Resident Ordinary) demat account. After credit, you may transfer shares to an NRE account subject to FEMA compliance. ClaimMyFunds advises on the correct account to use for your case.
Yes. This requires a transmission of shares process. You need a death certificate, legal heir or succession certificate, and your NRI KYC documents. If shares were also moved to IEPF, an IEPF-5 filing is required. ClaimMyFunds manages both processes together for NRI legal heirs.
RTA-based recoveries typically complete in 2–3 months. IEPF claims take 3 to 12 months depending on the company, document completeness, and IEPF queue. Transmission cases add 1–3 months. ClaimMyFunds provides regular updates and follows up proactively throughout the process.
Power of Attorney and certain overseas address proofs may need to be notarised by a licensed notary in your country, and apostilled if required by Indian authorities. ClaimMyFunds guides you on which documents need apostille based on your country of residence and the specific claim type.
Our experts handle the complete NRI share recovery process — IEPF claims, physical share conversion, transmission, and documentation — entirely online.
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