Change Domain Registrar (or Account ID)

To transfer domain from one registrar to another registrar's account:
Or, to transfer domain from one Account ID to another account:

If you wish to move your domain name from one PKNIC account to another, you may initiate the transfer process by following the procedure given below.

For Company : If the domain belongs to a company/organization, then you need to provide the following details:

  1. Written authorization from the CEO/Director/Head etc., (not Domain Agent or Technical Contact), duly signed and stamped on the official letterhead of the company. Also specify the current domain account ID in the authority letter, from which domain need to be transferred and the account ID to which you intend to transfer the domain
  2. A clear copy of the CNIC of the signing authority.
  3. Here is a Sample Authorization Letter, which you can download.
  4. Sample Affidavit Format, which you can download, if affidavit is required, as explained below.

If for some reason, the registrant information (fully or partially) does not match with the information provided in the documents, then an affidavit in the proper format (stating the factual position, claim, and explanation of why the domain registrant information does not match) is also required with the official authorization letter. Also specify the domain account ID in the authority letter, from which domain needs to be transferred, and the account ID to which you intend to transfer the domain. The affidavit must comply with the legal requirements such as stamp paper (worth Rs. 100), and attested by oath commissioner.

For Individual : If the domain is owned by an individual, then you need to provide the following details:

  1. An affidavit in the proper format (stating the factual position and claim) duly signed with complete contact details (i.e. name, address, contact numbers, etc). If registrant information is mismatched then also provide an explanation of why the domain registrant information does not match. Also specify the domain account ID in the authority letter, from which domain needs to be transferred, and the account ID to which you intend to transfer the domain. The affidavit must comply with the legal requirements such as stamp paper (worth Rs. 100), and attested by oath commissioner.
  2. A clear copy of the CNIC of the signatory (domain owner).
  3. Here is a Sample Affidavit Format, which you can download.

Send the requisite documents by post at the address given below:

PKNIC Collection
435 Tariq Block, Garden Town
Lahore. Pakistan

Note:
  • A domain can only be transferred, if it is not expired.
  • For Account ID you can specify the account number or the account name (username).
  • Scanned images of authority letters are not accepted. You have to send the original copies of the required documents by post.
  • Once the authorization documents are received and processed, they are verified by phone. It takes about 3-4 business days (after verification of documents) for a transfer to go through, so please plan accordingly!

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Which domain names can I choose?

In principle, you are free to choose the domain name. However, you cannot choose names that are in use by other organizations, or names that for various reasons are prohibited or reserved for technical, ethical or national considerations. You also have a duty to ensure that your registration of a domain name does not infringe another party's right to the same name. Remember that the responsibility always rests with you. Here, you can read more about choosing a name.

How do I find out if a .pk domain name is available?

To find out if a name is available or to find out who registered a particular name, use our WHOIS Search tool which can be found on the home page of our website.

How much does a domain name cost?

For domain registrants based in Pakistan, a domain fee of Rs. 1600 per year will be charged. For domain registrant or their registrar located outside Pakistan, a fee of $15.99 per domain per year is charged. The fee is charged on a biennial basis (two-year period) and can be paid up to a maximum of ten years.

How soon can I start using my domain name?

Once the Registry System has been updated, the information in our database is shared with the Internet's zone files worldwide. This sharing process is called 'propagation', because the new information about your Domain Name spreads or propagates across the Internet. The zone files are propagated frequently, every few hours. We cannot control the rate at which the millions of servers on the Internet are updated, but generally your domain should be available to Internet users within a very short period.

Can I change the domain name?

Once a domain has been registered, its name can not be modified.

Why must I update registered data?

From time to time it is necessary to reach a contact person for the domain. This could be due to technical problems or disputes. In these situations, it is vital that the contact data is up to date. As the domain name holder, you are responsible for keeping your contact information updated.

In which cities do you have offices?

PKNIC office is located in Lahore. PKNIC has no other offices or outlets in the country. Please note that any appointed resellers or agents are independent companies with whom PKNIC has no financial ownership affiliation or partnership.

Do you provide web hosting services?

PKNIC does not provide any website or email hosting services. PKNIC is responsible for the operation of the .PK root servers and thus enabling the registered .pk domains on the internet.
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