How to Obtain a Stock Certificate (3 Steps)

Ask your broker to get the stock certificate on your behalf. This is the easiest way to get a stock certificate. No matter what type of broker you have an account with--online broker or full-service broker--you can request a physical stock certificate at an additional fee. Check with your broker for details about the process as well as the fee you will have to pay.
Contact the company in which you own shares directly. If you purchased the shares directly from the company, then you can contact them for a physical stock certificate. If you cannot locate or contact the company directly, you may visit its state of incorporation for information.
Order the stock certificate through a transfer agent. Most companies that issue shares to the public have a transfer agent to handle the company's securities. You can find the name of the company's transfer agent in the company's annual report. You can visit the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to get the annual report of any company listed on the stock exchange.