FAQs About Transferring Your Domains

Frequently asked questions regarding domain name transfers.

How much will it cost me to transfer to Buy Domains?
What is the step-by-step process for transferring my domain?
How can I check on the status of my transfer?
What does it mean to transfer my domain?
What are the advantages of transferring my domain to Buy Domains?
Can I transfer over names I have already registered elsewhere?
Can I transfer domains with alternate TLDs, such as .INFO, .BIZ, .WS etc?
What is the difference between transferring registrar and transferring ownership?
How long will it take for my domain name transfer to take effect?
Will transferring my domain name registration affect my hosting?
What services do all Buy Domains transfers come with?
Still have questions?

How much will it cost me to transfer to Buy Domains?
The transfer itself is free as long as you purchase one additional year of service beyond your current expiration date. Buy Domains charges $16 per domain for adding one full year to your existing expiration date, even if it�s months or years away. Plus, all renewals come with all the FREE value-added services that Buy Domains offers with registrations. So when you transfer your domain to Buy Domains, one extra year will be added to your current expiration date for only $16. There are also special bulk rates.

What is the step-by-step process for transferring my domain?

(1)	Visit www.buydomains.com and click on "FREE Domain Transfers"
(2)	Complete the simple online form. BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CORRECT EMAIL ADDRESS (the email address that matches the administrative email for your domain).
(3)	You will receive 2 emails confirming the request & notifying you of your transfer request.
(4)	After you approve the request via email, the current registrar is given a 5-day window to reject your request for cause. The current registrar has the ability to reject a domain name transfer request in the following situations: There is a dispute over the domain name There is a pending bankruptcy of the domain name holder There is a dispute over the identity of the domain name holder The transfer request was initiated within the first 60 days of the original registration date. If you feel your current registrar is unfairly withholding your domain, please contact <a href="mailto:domainsuppor