U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026
Assignments are not required for reissue of registered transferable securities in the name(s) of:
(a) The surviving joint owner(s) of securities registered in the names of or assigned to two or more persons, unless the registration or assignment includes words which preclude the right of survivorship,
(b) A succeeding fiduciary or other lawful successor,
(c) A remainderman, upon termination of a life estate,
(d) An individual, corporation or unincorporated association whose name has been legally changed,
(e) A corporation or unincorporated association which is the lawful successor to another corporation or unincorporated association, and
(f) A successor in title to a public officer or body.
