Registered Security

Registered Security This term actually has two different definitions, although both of these definitions are somewhat interrelated. Firstly, it is what a security is called when its ownership becomes registered with the company or agent that has issued it. This is how securities are often handled, as it gives the issuer enough information to property manage things like dividends and notices to the investor. Secondly, it is a security that is not available to be sold because there have been restrictions placed on it when it was originally issued. In these cases, certain regulations must be met in order for this sale to be permitted.