Assignment Separate from Bond
 

Surviving Joint Holder (other holder is deceased)

1. A signed letter of instruction addressed to the Fiscal Agent (Computershare) must be provided, describing the transfer.
2. If the bond is held in physical certificated form, the original certificate must be included in the package sent to Computershare (please keep a copy for your records).  If the bond is in book entry form, include the last statement received from the Fiscal Agent (Computershare).
3. Certified death certificate(s) for all deceased bondholder(s)  or a copy of the death certificate accompanies by a Certification Document
4. Affidavit of Domicile – Confirms the last known address of the decedent(s). ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED.
5. W-9 Form – Used to certify a U.S. resident's taxpayer identification number
6. Complete the Assignment Separate from Bond form since the proceeds will be issued to someone other than the original bondholder.
   1. The original bondholder should complete this form as indicated below
      1. Corporate – When an entity is the original bondholder
      2. Individual – When an individual is the original bondholder
   2. Please make sure this document is Medallion Guaranteed
7. ​If available, please provide, as applicable, the letters testamentary or similar appointment documentation, or small estate affidavit/documentation.

Required Forms

Assignment Separate from Bond
Certified Death Certificate – Certification Document
Affidavit of Domicile
W-9 Form
Small Estate Affidavit or Letters 
 

Deceased Holder(s) - Transfers or Redemptions

1. A signed letter of instruction addressed to the Fiscal Agent (Computershare) must be provided, describing the requested transfer or redemption.  Please clearly indicate whether you are transferring the deceased's bond to another holder or redeeming it.
2. If the bond is held in physical certificated form, the original certificate must be included in the package sent to Computershare (please keep a copy for your records).  If the bond is in book entry form, include the last statement received from the Fiscal Agent (Computershare).
3. Certified death certificate(s) for all deceased bondholder(s) or a copy of the death certificate accompanied by a Certification Document
4. Affidavit of Domicile – Confirms the last known address of the decedent(s). ALL SIGNATURES MUST BE NOTARIZED.
5. W-9 Form – Used to certify a U.S. resident's taxpayer identification number to be completed by the beneficiary
6. Complete the Assignment Separate from Bond Form since the proceeds will be delivered to someone other than the original bondholder.
   1. The executor/administrator or transferee/individual who shall receive the proceeds should complete this form 
   2. Please make sure this document is Medallion Guaranteed
7. If available, please provide, as applicable, the letters testamentary or similar appointment documentation, or small estate affidavit/documentation

Required Forms

Assignment Separate from Bond
Certified Death Certificate – Certification Document
Affidavit of Domicile
W-9 Form
Small Estate Affidavit or Letters Testamentary (or similar documentation) 
 

Donations to a Charitable Organization

1. A signed letter of instruction addressed to the Fiscal Agent (Computershare) must be provided, describing the donation in detail.
2. If the bond is held in physical certificate form, the original certificate must be included in the package sent to Computershare (please keep a copy for your records).  If the bond is in book entry form, include the last statement received from the Fiscal Agent (Computershare).
3. Complete the Assignment Separate from Bond form since the proceeds will be issued to someone other than the original bondholder.
   1. The original bondholder should complete this form as indicated below:
      1. Corporate – When a corporation is the original bondholder
      2. Individual – When an individual is the original bondholder
   2. Please make sure this document is Medallion Guaranteed

Required Forms

Assignment Separate from Bond – Corporate