Transferring a Domain Name
Domain Transfer Questions
GoDaddy.com has an excellent help section on Domain names if you need more information.
1. Q) How long does the transfer process take?
The enitre process takes about 5 to 10 days. Once we start the transfer process, you will receive an email from us and your current registrar asking you to confirm the transfer of your domain name. This confirmation is sent to the administrative contact email address of your domain (see your Whois). This is why it is imperative that your email address be valid prior to initiating a transfer. From that point on all your domain name problems are solved.
2. Q) The Administrative Contact email address for my domain is not valid. What do I do?
In order to correct the problem you must contact your current registrar and prove to them that you truley own your domain name. Some companies such as Network Solutions require that you print a form from their web site, get it notarized, then snail mail it to them along with a copy of your drivers license. They may even ask that you submit company letterhead stating you are authorized to make decisions for your company. The process can be very lengthy and we feel for those of you having to go through this. If possible try looking for alternatives. Check to see if the current admin contact email address used belongs to someone. If so, try contacting them and ask if they would be willing to approve any email confirmations that come their way on your behalf.
