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Shareholder Forms
All forms can be downloaded or printed from this site. They are also available in Koniag's Shareholder Records office at 104 Center Ave Ste 205, Kodiak Alaska 99615 or by phone at (800) 658-3818 or (907) 486-2530.
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2009 Annual Meeting Forms
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Shareholder Information & Resources
To find out more information about these shareholder forms, information and resources please follow the links below.
Descendant Database Application
The purpose of this program is to educate the descendants of Koniag shareholders and to inform them of programs and benefits they may be eligible for.
Who is eligible? Anyone who is a descendant of a voting Koniag shareholder. For purposes of this program, descendant is defined as child or grandchild of a voting shareholder.
How to apply? Complete and sign the Descendant Database Application and include copies of the birth certificates to show the relationship to the Koniag voting shareholder. For example:
-Child of a shareholder - a copy of the child's birth certificate
-Grandchild of a shareholder - a copy of the grandchild's birth certificate and a copy of the parent's birth certificate.
There is no deadline for signing up. The application process is on-going.
Please note: If you are currently a shareholder, you should not apply for this program.
Direct Deposit
Koniag is pleased to offer direct deposit of dividends. Direct deposit helps you receive your dividend faster and may help to safeguard against lost, misplaced or stolen dividend checks.
When you participate in the direct deposit program, your dividend is electronically deposited into your bank account on the designated date of the dividend distribution. To take advantage of the direct deposit service, fill out an Authorization for Direct Deposit form and return it to Koniag.
Please note: If you have changed or closed your bank account you must notify the shareholder department immediately.
Gifting your Koniag Stock
To gift your stock you will need to complete the Gifting your Stock application. Any shareholder can gift their stock as long as the following criteria are met:
1. The person gifting their stock must be 18 years of age or older;
2. Your stock cannot be under custodianship, guardianship or court order for divorce or child support;
3. The person you are gifting your stock to must be a Native or descendant of a Native and be your lineal descendant.
For purposes of this program lineal descendant means: child, grandchild, great-grandchild, niece, nephew, sister or brother. Brother and sister include half brothers and sisters, but does not include step- brothers and sisters. In the case of an adoption, the adopted descendant can receive a gift of stock if their adoption occurred before they reach the age of 18 and are recognized at law or in equity.
Koniag Stock Will Program
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) provides that Native corporation stock is not required to go through probate in the court system. Koniag can work directly with the family members to help determine the proper heirs of the stock in accordance with any valid will the shareholder may have that is applicable to the stock, or, if a will does not exist, under Alaska Statutes.
Family members should contact Koniag immediately when a shareholder passes on.
There are three documents needed before we can begin processing a shareholder’s estate:
1. a copy of the death certificate;
2. a copy of the will, if a will exists, (In many cases Koniag may already have a will on file if the shareholder has completed a Koniag Will Form). If unable to locate a will then a questionnaire must be completed;
3. the original stock certificate must be returned. If unable to locate the original, then a signed Affidavit for Lost or Stolen Estate Certificate signed before a Notary Public will be required.
Shareholders are encouraged to complete a will that provides for disposition of the Koniag stock as intended by the shareholder. The Koniag Shareholder Relations Department has a will form available to use to separately bequeath your Koniag stock. You can also bequeath your Koniag stock in a general will that includes language addressing who you are leaving the stock to.
Please note: If you are a shareholder in a village corporation or another regional corporation, it is important that you contact each corporation for their will forms. Completing a Koniag will form only takes care of your Koniag stock and will not include stock in any other corporation.
Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB)
A CIB is a document from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) verifying the degree of Native blood of an Alaskan Native and can be obtained by submitting an application at the BIA office in Anchorage at 3601 C St., Suite 1100, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, by phone at: (800) 645-8465. All Alaskan Natives are encouraged to apply. The application must be accompanied by a state-certified copy of a birth certificate. Photocopies are not accepted. Once approved, the BIA office will mail your CIB to you. You may also go to the BIA office and a credit card-sized CIB with your photo is available in the Anchorage office.
Name Change
If you wish to enter a name change, it must be done in writing and include a copy of the legal document authorizing the name change (e.g., marriage certificate, divorce decree) and your original stock certificate. If you are unable to locate your certificate, complete and return an Affidavit for Lost or Stolen Certificate. The department will reissue you a new certificate and new shareholder ID card in your current name. Click here for the form.