Claim share dividends by confirming your identity as a shareholder of record on the company's permitted record date. Dividends are paid to shareholders via direct deposit, mailed cheques, or dividend reinvestment schemes (DRIPs). If you have not received dividends, please contact the company's investor relations or your brokerage. Accurate and up-to-date contact information is required to claim dividends correctly and quickly. Understanding the payout schedule and keeping proper records makes the claiming process function more efficiently.