Use This Form If:

• Individuals who have misplaced their share certificate may require this Declaration to formally acknowledge the loss and facilitate the issuance of a replacement. This is essential for maintaining their ownership rights and ensuring that they can continue to participate in corporate actions such as dividends and voting.
• Situations requiring the issuance of a replacement share certificate often arise during corporate transactions or estate settlements. In such cases, the Declaration serves as a legal affirmation of the lost certificate, allowing the corporation to proceed with issuing a new certificate without undue delay.
• For those involved in corporate governance, this document is crucial when a shareholder reports a lost certificate. The corporation may need this Declaration to comply with internal policies and provincial regulations before issuing a new certificate, thus protecting both the corporation and the shareholder.
• In instances where a shareholder wishes to transfer their shares but cannot locate the original certificate, this Declaration becomes necessary. It acts as a safeguard against potential fraud and ensures that the transfer process can continue smoothly without the original document.
• When dealing with inheritance matters, heirs may find themselves needing this Declaration to claim shares that belonged to a deceased relative. The document helps establish their right to the shares and enables the corporation to issue new certificates in the heirs' names.