Old share certificates tucked away in a locker are dead capital. AKMAY guides you through the entire dematerialisation process — from document collection to final Demat credit — in 15 to 30 days.
Physical
Share Certificate
Illiquid · At Risk
Demat
Digital Holdings
Tradeable · Secure
500+
Conversions Done
15d
Fastest Case
100%
Success Rate
Step-by-Step
Click each step to see exactly what happens and what you need to do.
Initiate
Documents
Submit DRF
RTA Review
Demat Credit
Step 01
Fill in our quick enquiry form below with your name, contact details, and a brief description of the certificates you hold — company name, number of shares, approximate year of purchase.
What You Need to Share
No sensitive documents needed at this stage.
Step 02
Use this interactive checklist. Tick each item as you collect it. Our advisor verifies this list with you before submission.
Start ticking items above
0 of 8 documents collected
Step 03
We prepare the Dematerialisation Request Form (DRF) on your behalf and submit it to the Depository Participant (DP) along with the original share certificates.
DRF Preparation
We fill the DRF form accurately with all certificate details, matching names and folio numbers exactly.
Physical Submission
Original certificates (defaced with "Surrendered for Dematerialisation") are physically submitted to the DP.
Acknowledgement
You receive a DRN (Dematerialisation Request Number) for tracking purposes.
Typical Timeline After Submission
Step 04
The Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) — appointed by the company — validates your ownership records. This is where most delays occur for unguided investors. We pre-empt issues before submission.
Name Matching
RTA verifies name on certificate matches registered records. Small discrepancies (e.g. initials) need an affidavit — we prepare it.
Signature Verification
Your signature on the DRF is compared to the original shareholder records. We guide you on format to avoid rejection.
Certificate Authenticity
Physical certificates are checked against company registrar records. Duplicates or duplicated folios are flagged and resolved.
Pro tip: Most rejections happen due to name mismatches or wrong signatures. Our advisors review everything before submission to ensure first-time approval.
Step 05
Once the RTA approves the dematerialisation request, the shares are electronically credited to your Demat account. You receive an SMS and email confirmation from your DP (NSDL or CDSL).
SMS + Email from NSDL/CDSL confirming credit
Shares visible in your Demat portfolio immediately
Now fully tradeable on NSE/BSE via your broker
Mission Complete
Your shares are now digital, tradeable assets.
Start Your Conversion arrow_forwardThe Case for Converting
Physical shares cannot be sold on stock exchanges. Once in Demat, you can trade on NSE or BSE within T+1 settlement — turning dead paper into liquid wealth.
Share certificates can be lost, stolen, damaged, or forged. Demat holdings are electronically secured with NSDL/CDSL — protected far better than any locker.
Dividends, bonuses, rights issues and splits are automatically credited to your Demat and linked bank account. Physical holders often miss these entirely.
Transmitting Demat holdings to nominees or legal heirs is far simpler than physical certificates, which can get entangled in prolonged legal processes.
Your DP provides annual holding statements that plug directly into tax filing. No manual calculation of physical transactions for capital gains reporting.
Demat shares can be pledged as collateral for loans against securities — unlocking additional liquidity without selling your holdings.
Let's Get Started
Fill in the form and an AKMAY advisor will reach out within one business day with a personalised roadmap for your specific certificates.
advisory@akmayenterprise.in
Phone
+91 70455 29267
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An AKMAY advisor will contact you within one business day with a personalised conversion roadmap.