IB cannot issue a stock certificate. Unfortunately, SEC section 12(j) makes it illegal for broker/dealers to engage in such actions with revoked stock. Anyway, here are the fees involved in getting a stock certificate. . . .

Manual confirmation, getting a physical certificate, would be $500. Plus pass through fees, which is another ~$200. Plus an attorney opinion letter - another $275. There are also numerous other small fees, so maybe a grand or so will get a stock certificate.

Puts a bit of a dent in the cost basis for smaller share amounts.