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Transfer of Ownership of .au Domain Names |
Last modified: Thursday, May 29, 2008
The legal owner of a .au domain name is the "registrant" as listed in the domain's whois information. The current whois data for any .au domain can be obtained from...
http://whois.ausregistry.com.au/
As of 1st June, 2008, it is possible to transfer the ownership of a .au domain for any reason.
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 existing 2 year registration license, and a new 2 year registration license will start from the time the transfer is completed in the .au registry.
A change of registrant for a .au domain attracts a registration transfer charge.
The steps required to change the legal registrant of a .au domain are...
Step 1 of 3 - Creation of Receiving Account
The receiving entity creates a member account within our system via...
http://www.pq7.com/register_in.jsp
Step 2 of 3 - Preparation of Documentation
The receiving and losing entity complete the following document...
The losing entity prepares the following document...
- A photocopy of the relevant ABN/ACN of the current losing legal registrant
Step 3 of 3 - Submission of Documentation
All the paperwork is collected together and faxed to...
- Within Australia (02) 8079 0748
- Outside Australia +61 2 8079 0748
Once the required forms have been received, the transfer will be actioned, a new registration will be processed, and the domain ownership details will be changed.
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