If your shares are administered by Automic Registry Services and you’re looking to sell, Unbroker provides a fast and secure and way to complete a one‑off SRN sale.
Our service is purpose-built for shareholders who want to sell issuer-sponsored holdings without opening a trading account or navigating brokerage platforms.
We support all holder types – individuals, executors and estates, companies, SMSFs, trusts, and overseas shareholders.
About Automic Holdings (and Why People Sell)
Automic is one of Australia’s newer, technology‑driven share registries and who administers issuer‑sponsored holdings for a large and growing number of ASX‑listed companies. Because companies can change registries over time, many shareholders find their long‑held parcels now managed by Automic.
It’s very common for Automic‑registered holdings to be:
- Shares that haven’t been traded in a long time
- Parcels inherited through a deceased estate
- Older investments kept outside a broker account as issuer‑sponsored holdings
- Shares first acquired through IPOs, DRPs, rights issues, employee schemes or demutualisations
For many people, these holdings stay untouched until a life event — such as administering an estate, consolidating investments, or cleaning up personal records — prompts the decision to sell.
Issuer‑sponsored shares sit on the issuer‑sponsored subregister and are identified by an SRN (Security Reference Number).
Automic maintains the official registry records while the shares themselves continue to trade on the ASX like any other listed security.
How Unbroker Helps You Sell Automic-Managed Shares
- You tell us what you want to sell
- We verify identity and authority based on the structure of the holding
- We arrange the sale on‑market through licensed market participants
- Funds are paid to the nominated bank account — in the same name as the holder, entity, estate, trust or company
We specialise in issuer‑sponsored share transactions and are familiar with registry workflows and the documentation required to complete even complex sales smoothly.
Unbroker is a clean, convenient alternative for anyone who doesn’t want to open a trading account just to execute a single trade.
Why Use Unbroker
Automic, like all registries, is designed to maintain shareholder records, not execute one-off sales.
For many holders, selling directly through share registries can mean:
- Delays waiting for updated details
- Mailed or manually processed forms
- Complications for estates, trusts, SMSFs, and companies
- Extra steps when names, addresses, or signatures need correction
Unbroker is built to solve exactly these problems.
With Unbroker, you get:
- Fast processing — no mailed forms or multi‑step registry updates
- Same‑day sale and settlement options — with funds cleared within one business day
- Hassle‑free handling — we manage everything end‑to‑end
- Support for every structure — estates, trusts, SMSFs, POAs, companies, and overseas holders
- Expertise in complex scenarios — we simplify situations that registries struggle to process
- Responsive, Australian-based support — real people, fast answers
For most clients, the priority is simple: sell once, sell efficiently, and move on.
Who Typically Sells Automic-Registered Shares Through Unbroker?
We regularly assist:
- Long‑term retail shareholders wanting to tidy up legacy holdings
- Executors and family members finalising deceased estates
- Accountants and advisers managing one‑off disposals
- Trustees of SMSFs and family trusts
- Companies handling dormant or historical share positions
- Shareholders who have been transferred to Automic from another registry
Whatever the scenario, our goal is to make the process fast, compliant, and stress‑free.
What You’ll Need to Sell Your Shares with Unbroker
To complete your sale, you’ll need:
1. Your Holding Details
Your holding details are listed on your Automic holding statement and are used to identify issuer‑sponsored shares.
If you have a dividend statement but can’t see your SRN listed, we may still be able to help you sell your shares. You can start the process here.
To learn more about SRN details and where to find them, click here.
2. 100 Points of ID for each registered shareholder
View our full ID verification guide here.
3. Bank Account Details
The account must be in the same name as the registered holder (or the correct legal entity such as a trust, SMSF, company, estate or a solicitor’s trust account).
4. Supporting Documents
Depending on the ownership structure, you may need to provide additional documentation:
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- Trusts or SMSFs – Trust Deed/SMSF Deed.
See our Family Trust or SMSF guide. - Deceased estates – Death Certificate, Will, or Probate/Letters of Administration.
See our full guide to selling estate shares. - Power of Attorney or Guardianship – Certified POA/guardianship orders.
See our guide to selling under Power of Attorney. - Name changes – Marriage certificate, change of name certificate.
See our guide to selling shares when your name has changed here.
- Trusts or SMSFs – Trust Deed/SMSF Deed.
Ready to Sell Automic Managed Shares?
If you hold Automic‑registered issuer-sponsored shares and want a fast, secure and compliant way to sell — whether it’s a single parcel, an estate matter, or part of a complex structure — Unbroker is here to help.
You can start a one-off SRN sale through our online form, or contact us if you’d like to discuss your situation first.
For guidance on shares managed by other registries, see:
- Computershare (including BHP, Wesfarmers, Coles) – click here
- MUFG Corporate Markets (including CBA, Woolworths, Endeavour) – click here
- Boardroom (including Origin Energy, Aristocrat Leisure, Ramsay Health Care) – click here
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. For more information on how to sell your joint holdings, click here.
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.
If your shares are issuer-sponsored and you have the SRN, you can sell them quickly online using Unbroker—no trading account required. To learn more about selling issuer-sponsored shares in Australia, 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. For a quick guide to selling shares with Unbroker, click here.
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. To find out what’s required when selling shares under a Power of Attorney, click here.
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. To learn more about the difference between an SRN and a HIN, click here.
Yes — if you’re acting as an executor or legal representative for an Estate, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares 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.
A one-off share sale lets you sell issuer-sponsored shares without opening a trading account or using a full-service broker — perfect for casual or one-time sellers.
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.
Most share sales settle within one to three business days — including ID verification, trade execution, and payment. Unbroker offers same-day sale and settlement, enabling you to receive your funds one business day after the sale. For more information on sales and settlement timelines, click here.
Yes — if you have your SRN and ID, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker without logging into the registry. Click here for more information.
Yes — if the shares are registered in the company’s name, they can be sold through Unbroker with the proper documentation and ASIC verification. Click here to see our full guide on selling shares held company.
Yes — if the shares are registered in the name of your trust or SMSF, you can sell them through Unbroker by providing the deed, trustees ID and any supporting documents. To learn more, see our full guide on selling shares held by a family trust or SMSF here.
Yes — if your ESS shares are issuer-sponsored and registered in your name, you can sell them through Unbroker without needing a trading account. For more information on selling shares from an ESS, click here.
Yes — as an overseas resident, you can sell issuer-sponsored shares through Unbroker by posting original certified ID. For more information on our international ID requirements, click here.
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. For more information about what an SRN is, click here.
Yes, it’s still possible to sell shares if you can’t find your SRN. In many cases, Unbroker can retrieve your SRN for you and handle the sale process without needing to contact the registry. For more information, click here.
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. For more details on how Unbroker keeps your transactions secure, click here.
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. To get started today, click here.
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. For more information, see our full guide on selling shares when your name has changed here.
Funds are paid one business day after settlement.
Depending on whether you choose Same Day Sale & Settlement or Standard settlement, you’ll receive your money within 1–3 business days. For more information, click here.
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. To find out what’s required when selling shares under a Power of Attorney, click here.
Yes — shares registered with an account designation can be sold through Unbroker, provided the authorised person completes the required verification process. Click here to learn how the process works.
