IEPF & Unclaimed Investments

Find What You Thought Was Lost.

Old investments can become difficult to trace. We help investors identify unclaimed investments, understand the applicable route and work towards recovery.

Some investments are not lost — they are simply unclaimed. We help investors identify old or unclaimed investments and understand the route available to work towards recovery.

Unclaimed Dividends

Identify dividends or amounts that may have remained unpaid or unclaimed.

IEPF Shares & Securities

Understand cases where qualifying shares or amounts have been transferred to the IEPF under the applicable framework.

Old & Legacy Investments

Trace investment records that may be difficult to locate because of old records or outdated contact details.

Why Investments Become Unclaimed

Old records can make good assets difficult to find.

An investor may not have claimed an amount, may have outdated KYC or contact information, or may simply have lost track of an old investment. For relevant unpaid or unclaimed dividends and shares, the applicable IEPF framework includes prescribed periods, including seven consecutive years in specified circumstances.

How We Help
01

Identify

Understand the investor’s old records, folio or share details and what may be unclaimed.

02

Trace

Work through available records and information to establish the investment and relevant route.

03

Assist With Recovery

Help the client understand and work through the applicable claim process and documentation.

Professional assistance: IEPF and unclaimed-investment recovery is a paid service. The outcome depends on the applicable authority, company/RTA verification, documentation and the facts of each case. We do not guarantee recovery.

Legacy & Family Cases

We also help with older family investments.

Where an investment belongs to a deceased investor or a family member, additional transmission or succession documentation may be required. We help clients understand what needs to be traced and what route may apply.

General FAQ

Common questions, answered.

What is IEPF?
The Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) is a fund established under the Companies Act framework for specified unpaid or unclaimed amounts and shares.
When are shares transferred to IEPF?
Qualifying shares can be transferred under the applicable rules after the prescribed period, including seven consecutive years in specified circumstances linked to unpaid or unclaimed dividends.
What happens to unclaimed dividends?
Specified unpaid or unclaimed dividends can be transferred to the IEPF after the applicable period under the rules.
How can I check whether shares are with IEPF?
Investors can use available company and IEPF records and provide information such as PAN, name, company, folio or other investment details where applicable.
What is Form IEPF-5?
Form IEPF-5 is the prescribed application used for claiming eligible unpaid amounts and shares from the IEPF, subject to the applicable process.
What documents are needed for an IEPF claim?
Requirements vary by case and can include identity/KYC, investment details, bank details and supporting documents. Deceased-investor cases may require additional succession or transmission documents.
Can a legal heir claim IEPF shares?
An eligible legal heir or claimant may be able to make a claim subject to the applicable rules, documentation and verification requirements.
How long does an IEPF claim take?
Processing time can vary because claims involve documentation, company/RTA verification and IEPF processing.
Can KAPSiNVESMENT guarantee recovery of an unclaimed investment?
No. We provide professional assistance, but recovery depends on eligibility, records, documentation, verification and the decision of the relevant authority.
Is IEPF recovery a paid service?
Yes. KAPSiNVESMENT provides assistance with unclaimed-investment recovery as a paid service.
Next Step

Think You May Have an Unclaimed Investment?

Bring us the information you have — even if the records are old or incomplete.