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What Is a Change of Registrant?

A change of registrant is the process of changing the domain owner, meaning the registrant details in the domain’s registration data are updated. As a result, the domain becomes formally associated with the new owner — an individual or a company.

In simple terms, it is “reassigning” a domain to a new owner. Do not confuse a change of registrant with a domain transfer: a transfer changes the registrar, while a change of registrant changes the owner. Rules, timelines, and confirmation steps depend on the domain zone and registrar/registry policies.

Popular Questions About Changing the Domain Owner

  • What is a change of registrant in simple words?

    It is changing the domain owner in the registration data. The domain is reassigned to another person or company.

  • How is a change of registrant different from a domain transfer?

    A domain transfer changes the registrar managing the domain, while the owner usually stays the same. A change of registrant changes the owner (registrant), while the registrar may remain the same.

  • What is usually required to change the domain owner?

    You typically need to update registration details, complete confirmations by the current and/or new owner, and sometimes provide documents or pass additional verification steps. Exact requirements depend on the domain zone and registrar/registry policies.