Share Transactions

Transferring Shares

  • You may transfer shares to new or existing P&G shareholders.
  • You may transfer shares to individuals, charities or other entities.
  • You may transfer shares to your broker or financial institution; however, this type of transfer must be done electronically via DRS. Contact your broker or financial institution directly to initiate this type of share transfer.

To transfer SIP/DRS shares held in your Shareholder Investment Program (SIP) account:


  1. Complete the Stock Transfer Form.
  2. The form must have the original signature(s) of all registered shareholders, exactly as the name(s) appear on the account, guaranteed by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program.
    • For a joint account, the signatures of all shareholders named on the account are required.
    • For a trust account, the signatures of all trustees are required.
    • If you are transferring shares into a new name, the transfer form must be signed as your name currently appears on the account.
    • For a business, partnership or investment club account, the transfer form must be signed by the authorized officer, partner, or person, signing in their capacity.
  3. Depending on the circumstances of a particular request, additional documentation or signatures may be required to complete a transfer.
  4. Mail the completed form to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P.O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

To transfer shares you hold in a certificate(s):


  1. Complete the Stock Transfer Form.
  2. The form must have the original signature(s) of all registered shareholders, exactly as the name(s) appear on the certificate, guaranteed by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program.
    • For a joint account, the signatures of all shareholders named on the account are required.
    • For a trust account, the signatures of all trustees are required.
    • If you are transferring shares into a new name, the transfer form must be signed as your name currently appears on the account.
    • For a business, partnership or investment club account, the transfer form must be signed by the authorized officer, partner, or person, signing in their capacity.
  3. Depending on the circumstances of a particular request, additional documentation or signatures may be required to complete a transfer.
  4. Mail the completed form with the stock certificate(s) to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P.O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

We recommend mailing stock certificates by registered mail, with return receipt requested and with the certificates insured for 2% of the value of the shares.

Stock Transfer Form (PDF)

Changing Your Name on Your Account

In order to change the name of a shareholder on an account, the shares need to be transferred to a new account registration.

To transfer the shares:

  1. Complete the Stock Transfer Form.
  2. The form must be signed by the shareholder(s) as the name(s) appears on the certificate or account, guaranteed by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program. The shareholder may have to show proof of identification of former name, i.e., marriage license, divorce decree, etc.
  3. Mail the completed form and stock certificates (if applicable) to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P.O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

Transferring Shares from a Custodial Account

To transfer shares from a Custodial Account:


  1. Complete the Stock Transfer Form.
  2. The form must have the original signature of the custodian, exactly as the name appears on the account, guaranteed by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program.
  3. Mail the completed Transfer Form and stock certificates (if applicable) to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P.O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

If the minor has reached the age of majority (18–21, depending on the state):


  1. Complete the Stock Transfer Form.
  2. The form must contain the original signature of the named minor, exactly as the name appears on the account, guaranteed by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program.
  3. A copy of his/her birth certificate must accompany the request.
  4. Mail the completed Transfer Form, birth certificate, and stock certificates (if applicable) to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P.O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

Transferring Shares When the Shareholder is Deceased

The instructions below do not cover all possibilities or transfers for deceased non-U.S. shareholders. Contact Shareholder Services via email at shareholders.im@pg.com or call 1-800-742-6253 (in U.S. and Canada) or 1-513-983-3034, Monday – Friday, 10 am – 3 pm EST.

To transfer shares from an individual account when the owner is deceased:


  1. Complete the Stock Transfer Form—available under “Forms” on our Web site.
  2. The original signature of the executor/administrator of the estate (agent) guaranteed by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program and the capacity of the person(s) signing must be indicated/marked in the appropriate box on the Stock Transfer Form.
  3. An inheritance tax waiver stamp provided by the financial institution providing the Medallion Signature Guarantee or an inheritance tax waiver form must be included with the Stock Transfer Form. (Please contact the state department of taxation or revenue to determine if you need to provide an inheritance tax waiver from state tax authorities before the assets in the deceased’s estate can be transferred.) This requirement is imposed by state law. Guarantors do not retain tax waivers, which should be attached to the Stock Transfer Form.
  4. The stock certificate(s) (if applicable)*.
  5. Mail all of the above to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P.O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

*When mailing stock certificates, we suggest mailing them unendorsed, via registered mail, with return receipt requested, and insured for 2% of the current value of the stock certificate(s).

To transfer shares from a Transfer on Death (TOD) account when the owner is deceased:


  1. Complete the Stock Transfer Form–available under “Forms” on our Web site.
  2. The original signature of the TOD beneficiary guaranteed by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program and the capacity of the person(s) signing must be indicated/marked in the appropriate box.
  3. An inheritance tax waiver stamp provided by the financial institution providing the Medallion Signature Guarantee or an inheritance tax waiver form must be included with the Stock Transfer Form. (Please contact the state department of taxation or revenue to determine if you need to provide an inheritance tax waiver from state tax authorities before the assets in the deceased’s estate can be transferred.) This requirement is imposed by state law. Guarantors do not retain tax waivers, which should be attached to the Stock Transfer Form.
  4. The stock certificate(s) (if applicable)*.
  5. Mail all of the above to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P.O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

*When mailing stock certificates, we suggest mailing them unendorsed, via registered mail, with return receipt requested, and insured for 2% of the current value of the stock certificate(s).

To transfer shares from a Joint account (Joint Tenants or Joint Tenants with Rights of Survivorship) when one owner is deceased:


  1. Complete the Stock Transfer Form–available under “Forms” on our Web site.
  2. The form must have the original signature of the surviving owner(s), exactly as the name(s) appear on the account, guaranteed by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program and the capacity of the person(s) signing must be indicated/marked in the appropriate box.
  3. An inheritance tax waiver stamp provided by the financial institution providing the Medallion Signature Guarantee or an inheritance tax waiver form must be included with the Stock Transfer Form. (Please contact the state department of taxation or revenue to determine if you need to provide an inheritance tax waiver from state tax authorities before the assets in the deceased’s estate can be transferred.) This requirement is imposed by state law. Guarantors do not retain tax waivers, which should be attached to the Stock Transfer Form.
  4. The stock certificate(s) (if applicable)*.
  5. Mail all of the above to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P.O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

*When mailing stock certificates, we suggest mailing them unendorsed, via registered mail, with return receipt requested, and insured for 2% of the current value of the stock certificate(s).

To transfer shares from a Tenants In Common account when one owner is deceased:


  1. Complete the Stock Transfer Form–available under “Forms” on our Web site.
  2. The form must have the original signature of the surviving tenant(s), exactly as the name(s) appear on the account and the original signature of the legal representative(s) of the decedent, guaranteed by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program and the capacity of each person signing must be indicated/marked in the appropriate box.
  3. An inheritance tax waiver stamp provided by the financial institution providing the Medallion Signature Guarantee or an inheritance tax waiver form must be included with the Stock Transfer Form. (Please contact the state department of taxation or revenue to determine if you need to provide an inheritance tax waiver from state tax authorities before the assets in the deceased’s estate can be transferred.) This requirement is imposed by state law. Guarantors do not retain tax waivers, which should be attached to the Stock Transfer Form.
  4. The stock certificate(s) (if applicable)*.
  5. Mail all of the above to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P.O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

*When mailing stock certificates, we suggest mailing them unendorsed, via registered mail, with return receipt requested, and insured for 2% of the current value of the stock certificate(s).

To transfer shares from a Trust account when the trustee is deceased:


  1. Complete the Stock Transfer Form–available under “Forms” on our Web site.
  2. The form must have the original signature of the remaining or successor trustee(s) guaranteed by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program and the capacity of the person(s) signing must be indicated/marked in the appropriate box.
  3. The stock certificate(s) (if applicable)*.
  4. The original tax waiver or consent to transfer (if required by the state in which the decedent was domiciled) for the number of shares. If no tax waiver is required, provide either a tax waiver stamp from the guarantor certifying this, or a notarized Affidavit of Domicile (PDF).
  5. Mail all of the above to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P.O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

*When mailing stock certificates, we suggest mailing them unendorsed, via registered mail, with return receipt requested, and insured for 2% of the current value of the stock certificate(s).

Stock Transfer Form (PDF)

Moving Program Shares to/from a Broker

The P&G Shareholder Investment Program (SIP) cannot initiate a transfer of shares to or from a brokerage account. Your broker must initiate this request. To move shares between your SIP account and a brokerage account you should contact your broker to see what information is required to complete the transaction.

Sell Shares

You can sell your P&G common stock through the Shareholder Investment Program at any time.

  • The minimum sale is one share, unless you are closing your account.
  • Selling shares is a six business day process:
    • Shares are sold on the open market usually within three days of receiving your request.
    • There is a three-day settlement period after the sale before your funds are mailed.
  • Proceeds from the sale—minus fees, commission and tax withholding (if applicable)—will be paid to you via a check or direct deposit if a voided check is included with your request.
  • The administrative fee is $15.00 per sale plus $.12 per share (includes $0.02 per share brokerage commission).

Selling all program shares will be treated as a request to close your account. To reopen your account, you may be subject to minimum investment requirements and additional fees.

Selling Certificated Shares of Stock

To sell certificate shares, please:


Complete the Sell Program Shares/Certificate Withdrawal Form with the original signature(s) of all registered shareholders, exactly as the name(s) appear on the account.

If you will be selling 1,000 shares or more, a signature guarantee for each signature is required by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program. Mail the completed Certificate Sale Form with the stock certificate(s) to:

Procter & Gamble
Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 5572
Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

Please send this form with UNENDORSED stock certificates by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address on the form. We suggest that you insure your package for 2% of the value of the certificate(s).

Sale/Certificate Withdrawal Form (PDF)

Selling Shares from the Shareholder Investment Program or DRS

To sell shares from your Shareholder Investment Program or Direct Registration Shares (DRS) account:


Complete the Sell Program Shares/Certificate Withdrawal Form. The form must have the original signature(s) of all registered shareholders, exactly as the name(s) appear on the account.

Shareholders enrolled in the My P&G Shareholder Account Online program may sell shares via the internet. Once logged into Access My Account, find the “Sell Shares” option under the “Perform Transaction” tab. Please note, once the sale request has been verified, the sale cannot be stopped. All online sale proceeds will be mailed in check form to the address of record. In order to request online access to your account please call Shareholder Services at 1-800-742-6253.

If you are selling 1,000 shares or more, a signature guarantee for each signature is required by a financial institution that participates in the Medallion Signature Guarantee Program.

Mail the completed form to:

Procter & Gamble
Shareholder Services
P.O. Box 5572
Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

Sale/Certificate Withdrawal Form (PDF)

Gift Shares

To receive an attractive stock gift announcement, please follow the directions:


New Accounts:

  • Did you know that you can give the gift of P&G stock to your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends?
  • The gift of P&G stock is perfect for any occasion, including baby showers, birthdays, holidays and graduations.
  • The friend or relative you enroll in our Shareholder Investment Program will be able to reinvest dividend payments, as well as learn about the value of investing for the long term. With each gift, you can create an attractive, non-negotiable P&G gift announcement that looks great framed.

To gift new shares, please follow the directions below:

  1. Read the Shareholder Investment Program.
  2. Read the letter from the program purchasing agent J. P. Morgan.
  3. Complete the New Account Application Form.
  4. If the gift is for a minor, establish as a “Custodial” registration in the Account Registration section.
  5. Mail your completed application and initial investment to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P. O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

To transfer stock from an existing account:

  1. Fully complete the Stock Transfer Form.
  2. If the gift is for a minor, establish as a “Custodial” registration in the Account Registration section.
  3. Mail your completed Stock Transfer Form to:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P. O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

    Questions?
    Email us at shareholders.im@pg.com or call (800) 742-6253.

Purchase Shares

Use our Shareholder Investment Program to purchase additional shares of P&G stock. You can make a one-time investment or sign up for automatic monthly investments.

  • As a participant in our Shareholder Investment Program, you may purchase additional shares of Common Stock.
  • Additional investments can be as little as $50 per investment and can be made via automatic withdrawal from your bank account or by check or money order.
  • You may make additional investments up to a total of $6,000,000.00 in a calendar year.
  • The Shareholder Investment Program (SIP) invests funds weekly, on or about each Friday.
  • Your investment purchases both full and fractional shares.

Automatic Investment


Purchasing additional shares via automatic withdrawal from your bank account:

  • You can choose to have funds automatically withdrawn from your checking or savings account on or about the 5th and/or 20th of each month or you may submit a one-time investment.
  • Typically, one time automatic investments submitted before the close of business on Monday (via paper) or Tuesday (via your online account), will be withdrawn on Wednesday (same week) and invested that Friday.
  • Monthly withdrawals submitted before the close of business on the cut-off date will be withdrawn on or about the 5th and/or 20th of the month. Please see the Automatic Investment Calendar for more details.
  • There is no administrative fee for investments made via automatic investment. The brokerage commission is $0.02 per share.
  • Your financial institution must be a member of the American Clearing House (ACH).
  • If you wish to use this feature, complete the Automatic Investment Enrollment Form and mail it to the address below or if you have on-line access to your account you may submit via Shareholder Online:

    Procter & Gamble
    Shareholder Services
    P. O. Box 5572
    Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

To change your automatic investment selection, you can submit a new Automatic Investment Form with the appropriate changes or if you have on-line access to your account you may submit via Shareholder Online:

www.pg.com/shs/forms

Optional Cash Investments


Purchasing additional shares with check or money order:

Personal checks or money orders must be in U.S. dollars, made payable to The Procter & Gamble Company and drawn on U.S. banks.

  • Your Optional Cash Investment Form (located at the top of your most recent Shareholder Investment Program Statement) should be included with your optional cash payment.
  • The administrative fee is only $2.50 per investment and the brokerage commission is $0.02 per share.
  • If you do not have an Optional Cash Investment Form, you can request one via email at shareholders.im@pg.com.

Safekeeping Stock Certificates

Use our convenient safekeeping service and never have to worry about loss or theft of your stock certificates.

If you hold Procter & Gamble stock certificates you may deposit them for safekeeping. The benefits of safekeeping your Procter & Gamble stock certificates:

  1. You no longer bear the risk of misplacing your stock certificates and paying fees to have them replaced.
  2. You no longer bear the risk associated with theft of stock certificates.
  3. Your stock certificates cannot be damaged or destroyed accidentally.
  4. You can perform future transactions without the inconvenience of mailing certificates with each transaction.
  5. There is no charge to have a certificate issued to you at any time in the future.
  6. You can choose to have your dividends reinvested to purchase additional shares or paid directly to you.

For tax purposes, it is important that you keep records of the original purchase price—not the price on the date they were safekept—for subsequent gain or loss calculations.

If you wish to deposit Common Stock certificates with the Company for safekeeping, mail the completed safekeeping form along with the unendorsed certificate(s) to:

Procter & Gamble
Shareholder Services
P. O. Box 5572
Cincinnati, OH 45201-5572

We suggest sending your unendorsed certificates by registered mail, return receipt requested and we further suggest that you insure your package at 2% of the value of the enclosed certificate(s).

Safekeeping Form (PDF)