How do I transfer my .AU domain to a new owner?

30 Jul 2010

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	How do I transfer my .AU domain to a new owner?

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Overview of a Registrant Name Change process

The license holder (for example a company or person) who has authority/control over a .AU domain is the 'registrant' as listed in the domain's WHOIS information. (You can check the WHOIS information for your domain via the WHOIS menu on our website.) The process of transferring legal ownership of a domain from one registrant to another is called "Registrant Name Change" (RNC).

From 1st June, 2008, it is possible to transfer the legal ownership of a .au domain name for any reason (including sale of name).

When a domain is transferred, the registrant must meet the criteria set out by auDA in their Transfers (Change of Registrant) Policy (2008-08).

When domain ownership is transferred, the old registrant forfeits the remaining period of the 2 year registration license, and a new 2 year registration license will start from the time the transfer is completed.

How to submit a Registrant Name Change for your domain

Planetdomain charge a $90 AUD administration fee to transfer the ownership of a .au domain name (new registration license included).

Retail customers (logging in at manage.planetdomain.com)

Please complete the online Registrant Name Change form at the link below:

https://manage.planetdomain.com/rego/registrantNameChange.jsp
Note: manual form process is not available for Retail customers. Online submissions only please.

Customers of Planetdomain Resellers (logging in at Resellers websites)

Please complete the following downloadable form at the link below, as well as the steps to create a new Account for the new license holder:

Registrant name change form

1. New company owner creates a member account within our system via "Create a new Member ID" link.
Note: If your domain is registered with a Planetdomain reseller, you can register your member account via the reseller's website.

2. Required Paperwork must be completed.
The existing and new domain registrants must both complete the authorization form to effect the transfer. The form can be downloaded from the "Downloads" section of the PlanetDomain Support pages, here. Please include a copy of owner's ID or ABN/ACN certificate.

3. Fax Paperwork to Planetdomain.
All the paperwork should be faxed together to ensure the transfer is processed rapidly. Once the required forms have been received, payment will be processed for the domain renewal, and the domain ownership details will be changed.
Fax: +61 2 8079 0742 .

Please submit a support ticket to our transfers department if you have any enquiries relating to the registrant transfer process.

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Created On:

01 Aug 2006 03:24 PM +1000