Freddie Mac's Office of the Registrar is responsible for issuing, trading, replacing, and collecting matured Mortgage Participation Certificates.

Certificated participation certificates (PCs) are handled by Freddie Mac. Please call Investor Inquiry for any questions, 1-800-336-3672.

For outstanding security certificates issued by Freddie Mac, the following related functions are performed by the Office of the Registrar.

Surrender of Security at Maturity

Freddie Mac will send letters to the holder(s) whose security has matured. Please mail the
security to:

Freddie Mac
Office of the Registrar
1551 Park Run Drive
McLean, Virginia 22102

Lost Security

To replace a security that is lost, stolen, destroyed, mutilated or defaced, Freddie Mac must receive the following:

Upon receipt and approval of the Affidavit of Loss and Bond of Indemnity, Freddie Mac will re-issue the certificate(s) to the holder. If the documents are not fully acceptable, Freddie Mac will identify the basis for denial or steps required to complete replacement.

Other Circumstances

In the case of the holders death, Freddie Mac will require an original death certificate issued by a state or local governmental authority.

  • If a will exists, an original court order naming the Executor of the will must be enclosed with the transfer request.
  • If no will exists, Freddie Mac requires an original court order indicating the executor, trust or other entity authorized to request a transfer/re-registration of the certificate.

In the case of a name change, Freddie Mac will require the certificate assignment is complete on the reverse of the certificate and the signature is guaranteed with a medallion signature guarantee.

In case of a request for change of address, Freddie Mac will require a letter detailing the old address, the new address, a copy of the holder's driver's license or state issued identification, and a copy of a utility bill reflecting the new address. Please mail the request to:

Freddie Mac
Office of the Registrar
1551 Park Run Drive, MS D5N
McLean, Virginia 22102

In case of a request for Direct Deposit of funds, please complete and return the Direct Deposit Request Form to:

Freddie Mac
Office of the Registrar
1551 Park Run Drive, MS D5N
McLean, Virginia 22102

In case of a request for a change of address designating a third party as Trustee, Freddie Mac will require a copy of the Power of Attorney, guaranteed with a medallion signature guarantee.

In the case of a holder that is a minor who has now reached majority, and wishes to have the certificate registered in their own name, Freddie Mac will require a notarized copy of the driver's license or state issued identification reflecting the true age of the minor, the assignment of the certificate on the reverse, and the signature guaranteed with a medallion signature guarantee.

In the case of a Trustee/Power of Attorney exercising a trade, Freddie Mac will require a true copy of the Power of Attorney with the statement "The Power of Attorney is in full force and effect as of the present date and the Maker is still alive", the assignment signed by the Power of Attorney, guaranteed with a medallion signature guarantee.

All the above information should be sent to:

Freddie Mac
Office of the Registrar
1551 Park Run Drive, MS D5N
McLean, Virginia 22102

In order to stop a transfer for a request already sent, a request must be submitted in writing by completing the Stop Transfer Form and mailing it to Freddie Mac. Re-registered certificates, with required documentation and signature guarantees, will be processed within 48 hours and sent via overnight mail with shipment at the risk of the holder. An incomplete trade package will be returned if all information is not received within 10 days.

Change of Payment or Tax Address

To update a payment or tax address, Freddie Mac must receive the request in writing. Please mail the request to:

Freddie Mac
Office of the Registrar
1551 Park Run Drive, MS D5N
McLean, Virginia 22102