share certificate
noun[C]
FINANCE,STOCK MARKETukus(alsostock certificate)alegaldocumentthatstatesthenumberandtypeofsharesyou own in acompany:
If youwantto beabletosellyourshareswhentradingbegins, you shouldrequestasharecertificate.
Mostbrokerswill notacceptadealingrequestfrom asmallinvestoruntil thecompanyhasissuedthesharecertificate.