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1.  Complete the form electronically, or print it and fill it out by hand. Forms completed electronically may be saved to your computer.
2.  Sign the printed form.
3.  Mail or deliver the form to your local branch office.

Locate forms by name; for account opening paperwork, go to "New Account Forms."

 

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Account Linking Request (PDF)

Allows a primary authorized account holder access and trading capabilities in secondary accounts. Only non-professional accounts may be linked, which include individual, joint, custodial, and all types of IRAs and Trusts.

Account Transfer Form (PDF)

Transfer assets from an account at another firm into your Scottrade Account.

Account Transfer Reimbursement Request (PDF)

Complete this form to be reimbursed account transfer fees up to $100 charged by another broker when you transfer your account with a value of $10,000 or more to Scottrade.

Affidavit of Domicile (PDF)

Scottrade requires this form to establish an Estate account upon the death of an individual or joint account holder.

Alternate Payee/Address Authorization (PDF)

The purpose of this form is to serve as a letter of authorization to issue checks to an alternate payee or address from your Scottrade account.

Association or Non-Corporate Organization Account Certificate (PDF)

This form is needed to open an account on behalf of a business that is not a corporation.

Authorization to Wire Funds (PDF)

Wire funds out of your Scottrade account to a bank or other financial institution. A $20.00 fee applies to domestic wire transfers and a $40.00 fee applies to international wire transfers.

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Calculation for Required Minimum Distribution (PDF)

This form is used to calculate your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for tax purposes. To take the distribution you must complete a Distribution Request.

Certification of Legal Name (PDF)

When there is a discrepancy between the name on a form the name Scottrade has on record.

Change of Address Form (PDF)

Change the mailing and/or home address on one or more of your accounts.

Charitable Gift LOA (PDF)

The Charitable Gift LOA authorizes the transfer of stock from your account to a charitable organization.

Checkwriting Application (PDF)

Complete this form to add checkwriting to your account. A Visa check card is also available for Individual, Joint and Self-Administered Trust Accounts.

Corporate Account - Authorization to Transfer (PDF)

Use this form when depositing stock into a corporate account.

Corporate Account Certificate (PDF)

The officer signing this certificate and the officer signing the application must be two different people.

Coverdell ESA Designation of Beneficiary (PDF)

Update beneficiary information for your Coverdell ESA.

Coverdell ESA Distribution Request (PDF)

Complete this form if you would like to take a distribution from your Coverdell ESA.

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Designation of Successor Custodian (PDF)

Designation does not take effect until the original custodian is removed, resigns in writing, or becomes incapacitated or deceased. This is not a designation of a substitute custodian.

Direct Conversion Request (PDF)

Move assets from a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Both IRAs must be established for the conversion to take place.

Direct Registration System Request - Incoming (PDF)

Transfer shares to your Scottrade account from a transfer agent.

Direct Registration System Request - Outgoing (PDF)

Transfer shares from your Scottrade account to a transfer agent.

Direct Withdrawal at Custodian (PDF)

Electronically transfer shares to and from the transfer agent.

Disable Account Linking Request (PDF)

Request for two accounts to no longer be linked.

DVP/RVP Application (PDF)

Delivery/Receive Versus Payment

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Employee Stock Option Intent to Exercise (PDF)

Complete this form to exercise stock options. The Intent to Exercise is valid for one month.

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Information Security Certification Form (PDF)

This form shows that the customer has taken action against being a target of fraud.

Inherited IRA Designation of Beneficiary (PDF)

Update beneficiary information for your Inherited IRA.

Inherited IRA Distribution Request (PDF)

This form should be used by the beneficial owner of an Inherited IRA to request distributions from the account.

Investment Club Agreement (PDF)

The terms and conditions that investment clubs must comply with in order to establish the account.

Investment Club Deposit Slip (PDF)

Use this form to make a deposit to your Investment Club Account.

IRA Deposit Slip (PDF)

This form is only required for IRA deposits.

IRA Designation of Beneficiary (Update) (PDF)

Update beneficiary information for your existing IRA. Do not submit this form for New Accounts; instead complete the appropriate IRA application.

IRA Recharacterization (PDF)

Move previously-converted funds from a Roth IRA back to a Traditional IRA or move current-year contributions from a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.

Irrevocable Stock or Bond Power (PDF)

Stock/bond powers are used when a securities transfer involves a physical stock certificate that has not been signed or was signed incorrectly. This form will act in lieu of a signature on the actual document.

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Letter of Authorization for Compromised Accounts (PDF)

Request to transfer your account information and assets to a new account number.

Letter of Authorization to Deposit (PDF)

Use this form to deposit a check (made payable to Scottrade) into a third-party Scottrade account.

Letter of Authorization to Transfer a Contribution (PDF)

Contribute to your IRA or ESA account by making a transfer from another Scottrade Account.

Letter of Authorization to Transfer Cash/Securities (PDF)

Transfer cash and/or securities to another account using this form.

Limited Liability Company Certification (PDF)

Complete this form to open an account on behalf of a Limited Liability Company.

Limited Liability Partnership Certification (PDF)

Complete this form to open an account on behalf of a Limited Liability Partnership.

LOA & Third Party Release to Deposit Certificates (PDF)

Complete this form to deposit a certificate that is registered to someone other than the Scottrade account holder.

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Margin Application (PDF)

Add margin trading to an existing account. Trading on margin is the practice of buying securities with money borrowed from the brokerage firm.

Mutual Fund Breakpoint Claim Form (PDF)

Complete this form to claim breakpoint discounts for funds purchased through Scottrade.

Mutual Fund Certificate Registration Authorization (LOI) (PDF)

Authorizes a fund company to re-register an account to Scottrade as the custodian.

Mutual Fund LOA to Change Dividend/Capital Gains (PDF)

Complete this form to change your current dividend and/or capital gain options.

Mutual Fund Systematic Trade Authorization (PDF)

Establish periodic purchases or redemptions for mutual funds; use a separate form for each purchase or redemption.

Mutual Fund Systematic Trade Cancellation (PDF)

Cancel systematic purchases or redemptions; use a separate form for each purchase or redemption.

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Non-Corporate Account - Authorization to Transfer (PDF)

Authorizes an officer of the non-corporate organization to endorse certificates registered in the name of the organization.

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Options Application (PDF)

Request options trading for a new or existing account. Custodial accounts and qualified retirement plans (excluding IRAs) are limited to covered call writing.

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Partnership Agreement (PDF)

All participants must sign, except in the case of a Limited Partnership in which all General Partners must sign.

Power of Attorney (POA) Affidavit (PDF)

Use this form to apply a Power of Attorney (POA) to an existing Scottrade Account.

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Qualified Plan Certification (PDF)

Use this form when opening a pension plan or profit sharing plan to certify its legitimacy. A copy of the plan adoption agreement must be submitted with this form.

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Request to Remove Worthless Securities (PDF)

Remove position(s) from your account when stock has become worthless.

Rescind Letter (PDF)

This letter is used as written instruction to cancel your outgoing account transfer request.

Resignation of Custodianship (PDF)

This is not a designation of a substitute custodian. The appointment of successor custodian shall in no way affect any existing or prior liabilities resulting from any transactions initiated by the resigning custodian.

Resolution of Sole Director (PDF)

Necessary for the deposit physical stock certificates into a corporate account when the corporation has a sole officer.

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Signature by Mark (PDF)

This form is used when clients have physical limitations which prevent them from being able to sign the required forms.

Signature Page (PDF)

For accounts opened online, a physical signature is required to perform certain account activities such as wire transfers, IRA distributions and account linking.

SIMPLE Transmittal (PDF)

This form is to be used by employers when remitting contributions to their Scottrade SIMPLE IRA plan.

Sole Proprietorship - Cashiering (PDF)

Used when the sole proprietor wishes to make deposits into a personal account from a checking account established for the proprietorship, and/or to make deposits to the proprietorship from a personal checking account.

Sole Proprietorship Certification (PDF)

Complete this form to certify that you are the sole owner of your company.

Stop Release Letter (PDF)

Notification that a certificate that had been previously lost has been found and the client is relinquishing the hold on it.

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Trading Authorization (PDF)

Trading Authorization appoints and authorizes an individual of your choice to act on your behalf for your account.

Traditional/Roth IRA Distribution Request (PDF)

Complete this form if you would like to take a distribution from your Traditional/Roth IRA.

Transfer on Death Agreement (PDF)

The Transfer on Death Agreement is a beneficiary plan which covers the assets in your account upon the death of the final account holder. Only available for Individual or Joint Accounts.

Transfer on Death Distribution (PDF)

This form must be notarized in order to complete any distribution from an account with a TOD Agreement on file.

Trust Account Certification (PDF)

Complete this form in addition to the Brokerage Account Application if you are opening a Trust Account.

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U.S. Visa Holder Statement (PDF)

Complete this form if you are a Non-U.S. citizen who holds a visa.

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Visual Impairment Letter (PDF)

For the visually impaired to acknowledge that they have designated someone to facilitate their review of various account documents.

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W-9 (PDF)

Request for taxpayer identification number and certification.