Transferring a domain name. Changing Ownership.
If the new Registrant rejects the Transfer of Domain Name will the current Registrant be notified?
Yes. If the new or incumbent Registrant rejects the pending transfer, the domain transfer request will be aborted. The current Registrant will be kept informed of the status of the transfer request throughout the process.
If the registrar's Administrator rejects the Transfer of Domain Name will the current Registrant be notified?
Yes. The registrar's Administrator will notify the current Registrant via email if they reject the transfer.
How long does the registrar's Administrator have to reject the Transfer of Domain Name and if so on what grounds?
The registrar's Administrator has only five (5) days to explicitly approve or deny the transfer. To view the Transfer of Domain Name Policy, which includes grounds for rejection see our website.
Are both parties kept informed of what the current status of the transfer is?
Yes. Regardless of which stage the process is at both parties are provided on-line status reports. These are viewed alongside the Domain Name in the User Summary screen. Both parties will also receive confirmation emails from the registrar's Administrator.
How long will it take for a Transfer of Domain Name to be complete?
The maximum time a Transfer of Domain Name will take is up to ten (10) days.
The registrar's Administrator has up to five (5) days to explicitly approve or deny the transfer.
If approved, the new Registrant has up to five (5) days to either accept of reject the transfer.
How secure is the Transfer of Domain Name Process?
The transfer process is very secure. The following checks have been put in place to ensure that an unauthorized transfer does not occur:
1. The current Registrant must obtain the new Registrant's member ID before proceeding with the transfer;
2. The transfer is also protected by a secure password nominated by the current Registrant that must be confirmed by the new Registrant;
3. Both parties must confirm their intention to proceed with the transfer;
4. The registrar's Administrator can overrule and deny the transfer if there is valid reason.
Can the Transfer of Domain Name be performed on-line or is paperwork required?
The Transfer of Domain Name process is performed on-line. No manual printing out and signing of forms is required.
How much does it cost to transfer a Domain Name and who is responsible for the fee?
There is no transfer fee. The Transfer of Domain Name is treated as new registration.
Firstly the new owner must become a member. They must then register the Domain Name for a minimum term of twelve (12) months and pay the relevant fee at the current rate.
What are some of the reasons why the ownership of a Domain Name would be transferred from one party to another?
There are many reasons why Domain Names are transferred. These could include:
The result of a court order
A contract between two or more parties
A purchase agreement
Dissolution of an entity
Voluntary transfer
What are the various types of transfers?
The following transactions are considered transfers and therefore must go through a Transfer of Domain Name:
From a person to a person
From an organization to an organization
From a person to an organization
From an organization to a person
