Stock Transfer Form at a glance
What it is: Stock Transfer Form: the transferor transfers the security out of the name(s) aforesaid to the person(s) to whom the security is transferred.
Who signs: Sign under Signature(s) of transferor(s) and enter the date in the Date box.
A filled-in Stock Transfer Form example: a seller transfers shares for under the Certificate 1 limit
How to fill out Stock Transfer Form, box by box
Name of Undertaking, Description of Security and the number or amount
Enter the Name of Undertaking and the Description of Security.
Enter the Number or amount of Shares, Stock or other security and, in figures column only, number and denomination of units, if any.
In the name(s) of the registered holder(s) and the Date of Transfer
Under In the name(s) of, give the name(s) of the registered holder(s) in full; the address should be given where there is only one holder.
If the transfer is not made by the registered holder(s) insert also the name(s) and capacity (e.g., Executor(s) of the person(s) making the transfer.
Enter the Date of Transfer.
Signature(s) of transferor(s)
Sign under Signature(s) of transferor(s) and enter the date in the Date box.
The person(s) to whom the security is transferred
Enter the full name(s) and full postal address(es) (including County or, if applicable, Postal District number) of the person(s) to whom the security is transferred, and state title, if any, or whether Mr., Mrs.., Miss., or Ms. Please complete in type writing or in Block Capitals.
Certificate 1
Complete Certificate 1 if the consideration you give for the shares is £1,000 or less and the transfer is not part of a larger transaction or series of transactions. (checked November 9, 2026)
Certify that the transaction effected by this instrument does not form part of a larger transaction or series of transactions in respect of which the amount or value, or aggregate amount or value, of the consideration exceeds £1,000. (checked November 9, 2026)
If the certificate is given by the transferor, delete the second sentence, which confirms that the signer has been authorised by the transferor to sign this certificate and is aware of all the facts of the transaction.
Certificate 2
Complete Certificate 2 if the transfer is otherwise exempt from Stamp Duty and you are not claiming a relief, or the consideration given is not chargeable consideration.
Certify that this instrument is otherwise exempt from ad valorem Stamp Duty without a claim for relief being made or that no chargeable consideration is given for the transfer for the purposes of Stamp Duty.
More rules for Stock Transfer Form
Stamp of selling Broker(s) or, for transactions which are not stock exchange transactions, of Agent(s), if any, acting for the transferor(s).
Common questions about Stock Transfer Form
Where do I file it?
You don't need to send this form to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) if you have completed either Certificate 1 or 2, or the consideration for the transfer is nil (in which case you must write 'nil' in the consideration box on the front of the form). In these situations send the form to the company or its registrar. (2) In all other cases, including where relief from Stamp Duty is claimed, send the transfer form to HMRC to be stamped.
Sources
[1] Stock Transfer Form, a generic template with no single issuer file (the Official source link on this page).