bond - With WF the last time, I faxed and at their suggestion, I also fedex'd a copy {with a cover letter that it was the hard-copy confirmation}
I can't make a recommendation this time as it's too variable on what the broker tells you. The ultimate answer is, whatever it takes to get your shares moved into the election Contra-CUSIP.
If they do that within a few days of your fax, then that's good.