You should open an account with a discount brokerage that encourages new accounts. If you give the impression you are going to be a long term customer, several will not charge to deposit a paper stock certificate to your account. Fidelity Investments and Scottrade are two you should try.
Here's a web post on the subject:
And a link to Fidelity's web site with a statement that certs can be deposited without charge:
http://personal.fidelity.com/accounts/services/depwith/2frameindex.shtml
I have several accounts with Fidelity and might be able to help you if you can't find a cooperative broker elsewhere.
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