Timescales.
FOR A NAME HELD WITH US
Fastest. Payment and an internal move.
FOR A NAME HELD ELSEWHERE
A registrar transfer, which takes several days.
WHAT AFFECTS THE TIME
Where the name is held Whether it is locked Whether registrant details are current How promptly both parties act
THE LAST ONE MATTERS MOST
Almost every delayed sale is waiting on a person.
WHAT CANNOT BE HURRIED
Registrar transfer periods, which are set by the registry.
WHAT CAN
Everything requiring you to act.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Notifications at each stage.
WHAT TO DO IF NOTHING HAS HAPPENED
Check your dashboard for anything awaiting you.
Then check your spam folder.
Then open a ticket.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Wait silently for weeks.
WHEN TO BE CONCERNED
When a stage has not moved and nothing is awaiting either party.