Instructions to Transfer Shares (Certificate or Book Format) in Canada
  1. For the company of the stock being transfered, determine which is the representation Transfer Agent.  Then download the appropriate form below.
  2. Write in your name, account number or certificate number.  Acquire a proper Signature Guarantee from a bank or broker while you date and sign it.   You are the Transferor or Person executing Power.  See form for specific details about Signature Guarantee.
  3. Write in the # of shares being transfered, class of shares (Eg. common) and name of Company.
  4. Write in the transferee's (recipient) name and address. Name should be 100% exactly the same as their other registered shares to simplify their online account access. If more than one transferee, indicate "See attached letter" and include letter of direction.
  5. Include a letter of direction, stating again the transferee's name and address. If share(s) are to be taken from your DRIP Holdings, BE SURE to indicate this in the letter by stating it VERY CLEARLY. Leave SIN number blank, transferee can submit it later.
  6. Mail or preferably courier forms to Transfer Agent's "Stock Transfer Dept".

Computershare link

computershare_transfer.pdf

CIBC Mellon link

mellon_transfer.pdf