Yes. Once a domain is registered in your name or your company’s name, you become its registrant (holder). As long as the domain remains active and paid for, you have the right to:
- Use the domain.
- Delegate it to any DNS provider.
- Transfer it to another registrar.
- Sell it to another person or company.
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How Does Domain Selling Work?
If you find a buyer interested in purchasing your domain, you can agree on any sale price between yourselves.
The technical transfer of ownership is then completed by performing a registrant (holder) change, which transfers the rights to the new owner.
Depending on the domain extension, this process may be called:
- Registrant change
- Holder change
- Ownership transfer
- Domain trade
What Information Is Transferred?
After the transfer is completed, the new owner becomes responsible for:
- Domain renewals
- DNS management
- Registrar transfers
- Administrative control of the domain
The previous owner’s rights to the domain are removed.
Domain Sale vs. Domain Transfer
These are two different processes:
Domain Sale (Ownership Change)
The legal ownership of the domain changes from one person or company to another.
Example:
John Smith → ABC Company Ltd.Domain Transfer (Registrar Change)
The owner remains the same, but the domain is moved to a different registrar.
Example:
Registrar A → Registrar BThe registrant information does not change.
Before Selling a Domain
Before transferring ownership, it is recommended to:
- Confirm payment has been received.
- Verify the buyer’s contact details.
- Back up any DNS zone information if required.
- Ensure the domain is not subject to transfer restrictions.
Domain Extensions May Differ
The exact ownership transfer procedure depends on the domain extension.
For example:
.com.net.org.ro.eu
may each have slightly different requirements and verification procedures.
Summary
Yes, you can sell a domain that you own.
After agreeing on a sale with the buyer, the transaction is typically completed through a registrant (holder) change, which transfers ownership of the domain to the new person or company. The sale price is determined entirely by the parties involved in the transaction.