How to Transfer Securities & Stocks

Using the Certificate

• Fill in “University of Wisconsin Foundation” on the back of the certificate in the section that reads “…sell, assign and transfer unto _______________.”
• Do not fill in the section that reads, “hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint _______________ (Attorney) to transfer…”
• Sign the back of the certificate exactly as your name appears on the front.
• Have your signature guaranteed by a bank officer or stockbroker.
• Deliver the certificate to the Foundation.

Using a Stock Power Separate from the Certificate

Send the certificate to the UW Foundation in one envelope with nothing completed on the back of the certificate.

In a separate envelope, send a stock power.

• Fill in “University of Wisconsin Foundation” on the stock power in the section that reads “…sell, assign and transfer unto _______________.”
• Do not fill in the section that reads, “hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint _______________ (Attorney) to transfer…”
• Fill in the stock power with the name of the stock.
• Fill in the number of shares you are giving.
• Sign the stock power exactly as your name appears on the front of the stock certificate and have your signature guaranteed by a bank officer or stockbroker.