A method and system is provided to automate many of the steps involved in
processing restricted securities. Data can be received relating to
restrictions associated with the trade of a security. Typically the data
includes notification by a seller of their desire to transact a trade
involving a restricted security as well as answers to a checklist of
questions related to the restricted trade. In addition, the system can
receive an electronic verification that the data is correct. The system
can respond by automatically generating documentation supportive of the
trade and receiving an electronic signature to execute the generated
documents. Trade information can also be automatically forwarded to a
clearing house. In addition, an instruction can be transmitted to a
transfer agent to convert physical restricted securities into an
electronic format. Notification that the securities have been converted
can subsequently be received.