Procedure for transferring .NL domain names
When you request a transfer for your .NL domain name to NETIM, the procedure below is followed. After transfer, we become the registrar of your domain name.
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The transfer is free of charge because this operation doesn't include a domain name renewal. You will benefit from all our services until the expiration of the domain name, when you will have to renew it. |
Transfer procedure
To initiate the transfer of a .CO.NL domain name, please follow this transfer procedure
Requirements:
To initiate the transfer of a .NL domain name you will be asked to provide an authorization code (AuthID). You can obtain it from your current domain name's registrar.
Different stages:
Once your order has been confirmed, we will send a request for the transfer of your domain name to the .NL registry with the autorization code:
- In the event of acceptance, the transfer is initiated
- In the event of refusal, the transfer is cancelled.
Then the registry will ask for the current registrar to accept the request:
- If an objection is done within 3 calendar days, the transfer is rejected.
- Without objection, the transfer is carried out after the 3 day-period.
You can transfer your domain whenever you want, no need to wait for the expiration in order to complete the domain transfer.
Important information
- Deadline for transfer: 3 days before expiration of the domain name
- Best date for transfer: Not less thant 1 week before expiration of the domain name
- After the transfer: the domain name's expiration date will be the last day of the current quarter.




