Purchasing an ICANN-Accredited Registrar
An ICANN-accredited registrar is purchased when ownership of the entire corporate entity is transferred. In this scenario, the registrar corporation/entity continues to exist but has new owners. This transaction is distinct from an assignment of a registrar accreditation agreement. More information about RAA assignments is available on the Transferring (Assigning) an ICANN Accreditation page.
When an ICANN-accredited registrar is purchased, the acquired registrar must provide ICANN with the following:
- Notice of the purchase or acquisition (within 30 days if the registrar is accredited under the 2009 Registrar Accreditation Agreement; within 7 days if the registrar is accredited under the 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement);
- A statement affirming that the acquired registrar continues to meet the ICANN-adopted specification or policy on accreditation criteria then in effect, and is in compliance with its obligations under the RAA;
- A copy of the Purchase Agreement (confidential terms of the purchase may be redacted, but proof of the transaction or shares is required);
- A document certifying ownership transfer of the accredited registrar entity to the new owner, signed by both parties;
- If the registrar is accredited under the 2013 RAA
- An updated Registrar Information Specification [XLSX, 111 KB], including a certificate of good standing,
- List of officers and directors
If the registrar is accredited under the 2009 RAA
- A Primary Contact Update Form [PDF, 184 KB] (if applicable).
- Registrar Contact Update Form [PDF, 212 KB] (if applicable)
The acquired registrar should send this information to ICANN by emailing [email protected]
The acquired registrar needs to verify that all of its contact data is up to date. If there are any questions about these requirements or the process, please contact [email protected].