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title: What is an effective date?
description: The effective date is when a transfer takes effect and the transferee becomes the owner. Learn how to choose one and how it relates to the 90-day holding period.
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# What is an effective date?

The effective date is the date a transfer takes effect, when the transferee becomes the owner of the interest in Sydecar's records.

You choose an effective date when you request a transfer. It can be any date that isn't in the past, and it doesn't need to be a quarter end. The Sydecar app will suggest the 91st day after closing or the last transfer, or a quarter end. The effective date is when the transfer takes effect, which can be different from the signing date.

For a sale, an effective date under 90 days after closing or the last transfer is flagged for review. See [the 90-day holding period](https://help.sydecar.io/90-day-holding-period?hsLang=en).

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