Internet Library of Cybersquatting
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Transferring domains


The resources here deal with transfers between registrants, rather than unconnected transfers of registrar. The process terms of agreement for the transfer of domain name with the current registrant, and the specific process used for the transfer, will vary with the TLD and the registrar involved.

Know-how materials

Transferring Domain Names - A guide from www.out-law.com to domain name transfers involving Nominet and Network Solutions domain names.

The Domain Name Transfer Agreement - A note from Ivan Hoffman on drafting domain name transfer agreements governed by US law.

Transfer of Domain Names - A short article by Ladas and Parry on the transfer of domain names.

Example agreements

Domain Name Transfer Agreement - An example of a transfer agreement governed by Chinese law from Onecle (translated from the Chinese).

Domain Name Transfer Agreement - A short-form precedent agreement for US law transactions.