Can I transfer an expired domain name?
Yes. You can transfer an expired domain name if it is still in the registrar's renewal grace period. Grace periods differ by registrar and domain name extension. However, once the status indicates that the domain name is in registry redemption, you can no longer transfer it.
When transferring a domain name during the renewal grace period, you have two choices:
- You can renew your domain name, and then initiate the transfer with your new registrar.
- You can get the authorization code (if required) for the expired domain name, and then initiate the transfer with your new registrar.
For Domain Names Registered with Us
If your domain name is registered with us, you can use Recovering Expired Domain Names to renew the domain name. If the domain name is not listed on the Recover Expired Domains page, it entered registry redemption and you can no longer renew and transfer it.
You can also refer to Getting an Authorization Code to Transfer Your Domain Name to get an authorization code for your new registrar.
For Domain Names Registered Elsewhere
If your domain name is registered elsewhere, contact your current registrar for renewal instructions or to get an authorization code. Then, initiate the transfer with us. For more information, see Preparing to Transfer Domain Names to Us and Transferring Domain Names to Us.
If you do not transfer or renew your expired domain name during the renewal grace period, your current registrar might release the domain name near the end of the grace period.
NOTE: If you do not renew your domain name before the grace period ends, you risk losing it to another registrant.
