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The Affidavit of Lost Stock Certificate is a crucial document in Indian corporate practice, required when shareholders lose or misplace their physical share certificates. This affidavit serves as a formal declaration under oath, complying with the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI regulations, and is a prerequisite for obtaining duplicate share certificates. It protects both the shareholder's interests and the company's liability by creating a legal record of the loss and the shareholder's claim to ownership. The document is particularly relevant in jurisdictions like India where physical share certificates are still in circulation despite the push toward dematerialization. Companies require this affidavit along with other supporting documents to process duplicate certificate requests and maintain proper records of share ownership changes.

1. Title and Jurisdiction: Clearly states this is an affidavit for lost stock certificate and the jurisdiction where it's being sworn

2. Affiant Information: Full legal name, address, and identification details of the person making the affidavit

3. Share Certificate Details: Specific information about the lost certificate including certificate number, number of shares, company name, and distinctive numbers

4. Ownership Declaration: Statement confirming legitimate ownership of the shares and how they were acquired

5. Loss Circumstances: Detailed explanation of when and how the certificate was lost or destroyed

6. Search Efforts: Description of steps taken to locate the lost certificate

7. Non-Transfer Declaration: Statement that the certificate hasn't been sold, pledged, or transferred to any other party

8. Indemnification Statement: Promise to indemnify the company against any claims arising from issuing a duplicate certificate

9. Verification Statement: Standard verification clause stating the contents are true and correct

10. Place and Date: Location and date where the affidavit is sworn