How can I transfer an existing domain name?

When you sign-up, we will send a modification template to InterNIC once your new account is activated. We will provide you with a temporary IP address so you can setup and transfer the site on our server. When InterNIC receives the template, they will generate an acknowledgment request (Ack/Nak) and send it to the current administrative contact of the domain. Once the administrative contact acknowledges the transfer, InterNIC will update their records.

All internet providers must update their records (DNS tables) to reflect new site locations. This is called propagation. Propagation is usually completed in about 72 hours, during which time visitors could get transferred to either site. At the end of the 72 hours you should contact the previous host to have them delete the old domain from their records and update their DNS record. If you use this same provider for your Internet access you will not be able to access your domain Name on our servers until they update their DNS.

It is very important that you use the same company name and address on the template as that which is on file at InterNIC. If the company name differs from that which is on file, InterNIC will not allow the transfer to be completed.

If the contact information for the domain is no longer current, you will need to prepare a fax on company letterhead, as follows:

Include company name, address and phone number in the header. Reference the domain name and NIC tracking number. Request the domain name modification in accordance with the NIC number to the new Name Servers. Have the President or Vice-President of your company sign the request.

Print the name and title below signature

Fax this letter to 561-989-8784, ATTN: DOMREG department with the subject of "Internic".

In order to transfer a domain name from one organization to another, InterNIC requires that the original owner file a delete/new template. This template consists of 2 domain registration templates, combined into one e-mail. The first template deletes the registration of the original domain name, and the second re-registers the domain name using the new owner’s information. This request must be initiated by the original owner, as they are the only ones with the authority to make such a modification.