Quick Guide to Selling Shares Online with Unbroker

Selling shares doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, if your shares are issuer-sponsored (held with an SRN rather than a broker account), you can complete the whole process online in just a few minutes.

That’s exactly what Unbroker was built for: fast, compliant, one-off share sales — with no trading account, no paperwork by post, and no ongoing fees.

Why Use Unbroker to Sell Your Shares? 

If you’ve ever looked into selling shares through a broker or trading platform, you’ll know the pain points:

  • Opening a brokerage account just to sell once
  • Paperwork, ID uploads, and waiting for approval
  • Unwanted upsells, portfolio reviews, and follow-up calls
  • Extra time wasted when you just want to cash out

Unbroker is different. We’re not here to manage your portfolio or lock you into ongoing fees. We’re here for one purpose: to help you sell issuer-sponsored shares online quickly and securely.

What You’ll Need Before You Start 

To make the process seamless, have these ready:

  • Your SRN (Security Reference Number) — found on a holding or dividend statement
  • 100 points of ID for each registered shareholder
  • A bank account in the shareholder’s name (or solicitor’s trust account for estates)
  • The number of shares you’d like to sell

Tip: Having documents ready avoids delays in verification and settlement.

Step-by-Step: How it Works

Complete the secure online form
Enter your SRN, shareholding details, and upload your ID.

  1. Verification (online)
    Our team confirms your identity and shareholder details.
  2. Sale execution (same or next business day)
    Your shares are sold directly on-market.
  3. Settlement & funds transfer
    Proceeds are transferred to your nominated account one business day after ASX settlement.

Typical timeframe: around 1-3 business days from start to finish.

Who Can Use Unbroker?

Our service is designed for anyone needing to sell issuer-sponsored shares quickly without opening a brokerage account:

  • Individuals and joint holders
  • Executors managing deceased estates
  • Attorneys acting under Power of Attorney (POA)
  • Companies, SMSFs, and trusts

We’re trusted nationwide by lawyers, accountants, financial advisers, and executors who use Unbroker to simplify one-off share disposals.

Is It Safe?

Yes. Unbroker is a licensed, fully compliant platform that works directly with Australia’s major share registries and ASX infrastructure.

Your information and funds are protected at every stage by:

  • Secure online ID verification
  • Encrypted document uploads
  • Compliance with Australian financial services and privacy laws

Why Speed & Compliance Matte

When you’re selling shares, time and accuracy are critical. Delays often happen because of:

  • Missing or incorrect SRNs
  • Incomplete ID verification
  • Names not matching exactly across documents
  • Complex holdings like estates, trusts, or SMSFs

At Unbroker, we catch these issues upfront. Our team reviews your documents the same day and contacts you immediately if anything needs fixing — so your sale can proceed without unnecessary delays.

Sell Your Shares Today

Selling shares in Australia doesn’t need to be slow or complicated. With Unbroker, you can:

  • Request to sell issuer-sponsored shares in minutes
  • Skip the paperwork, accounts, and portfolio management of brokers
  • Pay only a clear, one-off fee
  • Have peace of mind knowing the process is compliant and secure

If you’ve got your SRN and ID ready, you can start today — and have funds in your account within days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — if your shares are issuer-sponsored and registered in your personal name, you can sell them online without opening a trading account. For more information click here.

Yes — shares registered in joint names can be sold online through Unbroker, as long as both shareholders complete the ID verification process.

100 points of ID is a document-based identity check used in Australia. You’ll need to provide certified copies of documents—like a passport, licence, or utility bill—that add up to 100 points. For more information on 100 points of ID click here.

Yes — if your shares are issuer-sponsored, you can sell them online through Unbroker without opening a trading account or using a full-service broker.

Yes — if you're acting under a valid Power of Attorney, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker by providing the required documents and ID.

An SRN identifies shares held directly with a share registry, while a HIN is used for shares held through a broker. Unbroker can only sell shares registered with an SRN. For more, click here.

Yes — if you’re acting as an executor or legal representative for an Estate, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares from through Unbroker by providing the required estate documents and ID. For more information on selling shares belonging to an estate click here.

That’s fine — both shareholders can authorise the funds to be paid into one person's account using a signed authority form provided by Unbroker.

Unbroker specialises in one-off share sales — no trading account, no upsells, and no ongoing fees. We're built for people who just want to sell and move on. For a detailed comparison click here.

Yes — if you have your SRN and ID, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker without logging into the registry.

Yes — if the shares are registered in the company’s name, they can be sold through Unbroker with the proper documentation and ASIC verification.

Yes — if the shares are registered in the name of your trust or SMSF, you can sell them through Unbroker by providing the deed, trustee ID, and other required documents.

Yes — if your ESS shares are issuer-sponsored and registered in your name, you can sell them through Unbroker without needing a trading account.

Yes — as an overseas resident, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker by posting original certified ID and a signed authority form.

We’re required by law to verify the identity of each registered shareholder before processing a sale — it helps prevent fraud and ensures compliance with ASIC and anti-money laundering regulations. For more information on ID verification click here.

Your SRN is usually found on a holding statement or letter from the share registry — it’s required to sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker.

Yes — as long as you're using a licensed and compliant provider like Unbroker. We verify all sales, protect your information, and never ask for upfront payments.

Yes — as a parent or legal guardian, you can authorise the sale of shares held by a minor by providing certified ID and signing an authority form.

Yes — as long as your IPO shares are issuer-sponsored and no longer subject to escrow, you can sell them through Unbroker without needing a trading account.

If you’ve lost your holding statement, you’ll need to contact the share registry to request a replacement. Once you have your SRN, you can sell your shares through Unbroker.

Yes — as long as you can provide certified evidence of the name change (e.g. marriage certificate or name change certificate), Unbroker can help process your share sale.

You’ll also need 100 points of ID in your current legal name, along with your SRN.

Yes — you don’t need a TFN to sell your shares through Unbroker.

However, if no TFN is recorded on your shareholding, the registry may withhold tax from any dividends you’ve received. This doesn’t affect the sale itself.

If the shareholder can’t sign, someone else may be authorised to act under a valid Power of Attorney or court order. We’ll need certified documents confirming their authority before we can proceed.

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