Stock Certificate Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Stock Certificate.

Stock Certificate (noun)

A 'stock certificate' is a printed or digital document provided by a corporation to a shareholder. This certificate verifies ownership of shares in that corporation. The content usually includes information such as the quantity of shares owned, the name of the owner/shareholder, the issuing date, and the company's corporate seal and officials’ signatures, along with any additional details dictated by law.