Slab (value as on application date)

Documents to be obtained from security holder

Stamp / notarisation requirements

Additional documents / actions

Key process points

Up to Rs 10,000

Undertaking as per format in Annexure-A on plain paper.

No stamp paper required; no notarisation, as notarisation is dispensed with for securities up to Rs 10,000.

Usual KYC/supporting documents as per internal RTA norms (if any) to establish identity and folio details (not specifically changed by this circular).

Treat as simplified case; ensure value calculation is on date of application with complete documents.

Above Rs 10,000 and up to Rs 10,00,000

AffidavitcumIndemnity

 (Form A – AnnexureA) on nonjudicial stamp paper of appropriate value as per state Stamp Act of claimant’s residence.

Stamp value to be higher of stamp duty prescribed for an affidavit and an indemnity individually.

Verify form is as per standard format, fully filled with details of company, folio, no. of securities, certificate and distinctive numbers, declarations and indemnity.

This slab is eligible for simplified documentation – no FIR / advertisement required solely on account of value (subject to other SEBI/MCA requirements remaining unchanged).

Above Rs 10,00,000

AffidavitcumIndemnity (Form A – AnnexureA) on nonjudicial stamp paper of appropriate value as per state Stamp Act of claimant’s residence.

Stamp value to be higher of stamp duty prescribed for an affidavit and an indemnity; notarisation mandatory.

In addition, obtain copy of: FIR including eFIR / Police complaint / Court injunction order / copy of plaint (with court acceptance and suit number), necessarily containing details of securities, folio no., distinctive no. range and certificate numbers.

Listed company must issue newspaper advertisement regarding loss of securities (widely circulated newspaper in region of registered office) on a weekly basis. Timeline for processing starts from later of (a) date of complete documents or (b) date of newspaper publication.