Redemptions - Canada Savings Bonds

S42 May 2014Change of NameWhen the name of a registered owner has been changed by marriage, divorce or courtorder and the registration of the Bond has not been changed, the discharge of theregistered owner is to be obtained as shown in the registration on the Bond as well asthe registered owner’s present name.MinorsA Bond registered in the name of a minor (under 18 years of age) may be dealt with asif the registered owner were of age of majority.A Bond registered in the name of a minor, who is unable to sign by reason ofimmaturity, may be redeemed against the signature of a parent, guardian or tutor whohas legal custody and control of the registered owner. A birth certificate of the registeredowner shall be furnished as evidence of immaturity. In the case of a person born andbaptized in the province of Quebec, a certificate of baptism may be accepted asevidence of age. Where an official guardian or tutor has signed, a certified copy of theguardianship or tutorship papers is to be obtained.In the case of a separation or divorce, the same rules apply. The parent who has legalcustody of that child is the only one who can redeem this certificate. Upon redemption,the parent must present a certified copy of the legal documents to the financialinstitution.Partial RedemptionsAn un-matured Bond certificate, presented for partial redemption is to be accepted forcollection only and sent to the following address, along with a letter of explanation, forexchange into smaller denominations.Canada Savings BondsPO Box 2770, Station DOttawa, ON K1P 1J7Redemptions 4