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title: Why is Sydecar asking me for documents about my transfer?
description: Sydecar asks for a document when your administrative transfer goes to someone with a different control person. See which documents work and how to send them.
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# Why is Sydecar asking me for documents about my transfer?

**Your deal lead set up your transfer as an administrative transfer. Sydecar needs a document that shows how you and the person receiving the interest are related.**

### **What an administrative transfer is**

An administrative transfer moves your interest in an SPV without a sale: no money or other value changes hands. Common examples are moving the interest into your own trust or LLC, a transfer to a spouse, or a transfer after a death or divorce. Because it isn't a sale, Sydecar confirms the relationship between you and the receiving party before the transfer takes effect.

If the same person controls both profiles, for example your individual profile and your own LLC, Sydecar confirms the relationship automatically and no documents are needed. You are asked for a document when the receiving party has a different control person (the person authorized to act for an investing entity).

### **Documents that show the relationship**

Some examples of documents Sydecar accepts (not a complete list):

- **Death.** A death certificate, will, letter of administration or testamentary letter showing that the person has the authority to direct the movement of the estate's interests.
- **Divorce.** A divorce decree, or an agreement from a court declaring ownership or the split of interests.
- **Person or trust to trust.** A trust agreement or certificate of trust.
- **Marriage.** A marriage certificate or certificate of name change.

Upload a PDF, PNG, JPG or JPEG up to 10 MB.

### **How to send it**

1. Open the email "Confirm how you're related to \[name\]" and click "Add documents". Or sign in to Sydecar and open the deal: the transfer card on the right reads "Confirm your relationship" \>\> click "Add documents".
2. On the "Confirm your relationship" page, upload your document under "Supporting document". If the document alone doesn't show how you're related, explain it in "Notes".
3. Click "Submit". You can also reply to the email with the document attached.

### **What happens next**

Your deal page card changes to "Waiting on transferee" and confirms your documents were sent. The person receiving the interest can accept the transfer in the meantime, but it can't take effect until Sydecar has reviewed your document. Sydecar emails you when it's time to sign.

If the relationship can't be confirmed from what you send, Sydecar may ask for more, or the transfer may be treated as a sale. Contact operations@sydecar.io if you're not sure what to send.

### **Can I cancel the transfer?**

Yes, from the same card: click "Cancel the transfer" and confirm. This cancels the transfer for everyone and voids the draft agreement, and it can't be undone. Your deal lead would need to start a new transfer.

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