Domain Transfers

If you wish to transfer your domain name away from Easy Domains to another registrar, we will assist you with the process. We do not charge any fee for a transfer request made within 120 days of the domain’s registration date (provided you have met all contractual obligations). Transfers requested after 120 days will incur an administrative fee of £10 + VAT per domain to cover processing costs.

Important: Newly registered generic TLD domains (e.g., .com, .net) cannot be transferred to another registrar for the first 60 days, per ICANN rules. During this initial 60‑day period, Easy Domains can provide a temporary redirect of your domain to an external website or server if needed. Once the 60‑day period has passed, we will proceed to release the domain to your specified registrar (assuming any due fees are paid and the transfer details you provided are correct). You can read more about the ICANN transfer policy on their website.

All .UK domain names can be transferred to a new registrar right away and are not subject to a 60‑day hold. However, the account holder must complete a security confirmation before we process any transfer. It is imperative that all transfer details (such as the correct IPS tag for .UK domains or the EPP/Auth code for other domains) are provided accurately. Easy Domains is not liable for failed transfers or loss of a domain due to incorrect information supplied by the client. If a domain is transferred to an incorrect party or tag because of erroneous details, recovering it may require additional actions (such as registry intervention), so please double‑check the information you provide.

Expired Domains & Renewal Requirements

If your domain has expired, it must be renewed in full before we can release it to another registrar. Renewal costs and any additional fees depend on the TLD and its life‑cycle:

• .UK domains (Nominet): The domain can be renewed at our standard renewal rate up to 90 days after expiry. From day 31 the domain is suspended by Nominet; Easy Domains applies a £20 + VAT restoration‑handling fee in addition to the renewal price to cover the manual work required to reinstate a suspended .UK name. Once renewed and fees are settled, the transfer can proceed.
• All other TLDs (e.g., .com, .net, .org, and most new gTLDs): Our wholesale registry partner provides a very short grace period of 5 calendar days after the expiry date. During this window you may renew at our standard renewal rate with no additional charge. From day 6 the domain is moved into the registry’s redemption phase, at which point:
  • Both the normal renewal fee and a separate redemption fee (currently around £85 + VAT) are payable.
  • The restoration process can take 3–10 working days and is subject to the registry’s approval.
  • In some situations our registry partner may reserve or auction the expired domain instead of allowing redemption. If that occurs, renewal or transfer through Easy Domains is no longer possible.
• Deletion: Domains that are not renewed before the registry deletion date are purged and become available for re‑registration. Easy Domains has no control over the re‑release schedule and cannot guarantee recovery.

We strongly recommend renewing your domain before it expires to avoid additional fees or permanent loss. Renewal reminders are sent to the registered account email address beginning 60 days prior to expiry, but it is ultimately the registrant’s responsibility to ensure renewals are completed on time.

Easy Domains will always strive to make the domain transfer process straightforward. We will work with you and the gaining registrar to ensure a smooth transition of your domain, provided any outstanding renewal, redemption, or administrative fees have been settled.

Note: While you have the right to transfer your domain at any time, as a .UK registrant you are still bound by Nominet’s rules. Nominet reserves the right to request information or take action on .UK domain registrations if necessary. Please be sure to read and understand Nominet’s Terms and Conditions here.