How to Transfer Stock Shares (6 Steps)

Contact the transfer agent listed on the stock certificate and find out if he accepts a transfer request on the back of the stock certificate or requires a separate transfer of ownership form.
Each current owner must sign the stock certificate or transfer form and have the signature witnessed with a 'medallion signature guarantee.' A medallion signature guarantee can be obtained at a stockbroker or bank. Each signature must be made in the presence of person with the medallion signature guarantee authority.
List the name, address and social security or taxpayer ID number of each new owner either on the transfer form or the back of the stock certificate, as directed by the transfer agent.
Make copies of all documents for your records.
Send the stock certificate and transfer form, by certified or registered mail if required, to the address provided by the transfer agent. The mailing should be insured for 2 percent of the value of the stock shares.
New share certificates will be mailed to the new owner or owners at the address or addresses included in the transfer documentation.