You could be transferring a domain in two different ways. You may be switching domain registrars or your may be selling the domain and transferring “ownership”. We will go over both scenarios here.

Transferring your domain to a new domain registrar:

You may find that you want to put all of your domains that you have accumulated with one registrar. Or you may have found that the registrar that you originally bought the domain from does not offer other services that you need. It is possible to transfer this domain to the registrar of your choice. It will be easier for you if you will use the same registrar for all of your domains if possible because you will have everything in one spot. We do realize that this is not always a viable solution.

First you need to look up your domain on whois.net and make sure the information is correct, especially the e-mail address. Second, you will need your current registrars authentication code. Third, make sure your registration does not have a lock on it. Fourth, get in touch with your new registrar and make sure they know your authentication code and which services you are interested in having. Fifth, the registrars will communicate and you will be e-mailed (thus, the importance of the e-mail address being correct on whois.net) to verify that you have initiated this transfer. Follow the steps given in the e-mail, you may have a process to go through to make this all happen. It is generally very easy but may take several days up to a few weeks. Be sure that your domain is not set to expire during this time or you will run into a possible mess.

Make sure that you are good to go with the registrar you use for 60 days. You cannot sell the domain name or do anything else as far as transferring it for 60 days.

If you are transferring your domain name to a new owner (selling a domain name):

You may consider using a domain broker because they will most likely help you through this process. Domain escrow services are also available should they be needed. You will have to see what each company has as procedures but in general you will need to: First, make the agreement with the buyer and have the funds transferred to the escrow company. Second, the seller initiates the transfer with the original registrar. Third, the buyer confirms the transfer. Fourth, the transaction is verified by the escrow company and the funds are released to the seller.

Be careful that you do not try to acquire names that are close to trademarked names with the intent to profit on this. It is not legal business practice.