Quick answer
How do I transfer a .me domain?
TransferOffshore takes a .me transfer with the domain unlocked and its auth code entered in the form. The Montenegro registry renews the name on transfer, according to registrar notes, and the move takes about 5 days. New .me names wait 60 days. As of 19 October 2026, the .me transfer costs $18.49, billed once and paid in crypto.
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.me transfer facts
| Registry | Government of Montenegro; run by doMEn |
|---|---|
| How the domain moves | EPP auth code |
| Year added by the transfer | Yes; length not stated in registrar notes |
| Code validity | Not published |
| Lock after registration | 60 days after registration |
| Typical time | About 5 days |
| WHOIS privacy | Free |
.me price per year
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .me | $18.49 | $18.49 | $18.49 | Free | None |
What happens when a .me domain changes registrar?
A .me name is usually personal: a portfolio, a link page, a newsletter, an email address that has followed someone for years. For that kind of domain, the email matters more than the website.
The registry step is simple. doMEn runs .me for the Government of Montenegro, with an Identity Digital back end, according to our extension data. Registrar notes say the domain renews on transfer and list a 60-day lock after registration. The process takes about five days.
What breaks during a .me transfer is personal email set up through the old registrar's forwarding. Forwarding rules live on the registrar's servers, not in your DNS zone. When the domain leaves, they can stop. Move mail to a real mail host first, or check that your MX records already point to one.
Two-letter and some other .me names are registry premiums. Their renewal price can differ from the standard one.
What should you check before moving a .me domain?
- Open your DNS and read the MX records. If they point to the registrar, set up another mail host first.
- Check whether your .me is a premium name; ask support if its renewal price looked unusual.
- Make sure the registrant email is one you can still read.
- Wait until the domain is 61 days old.
What does a .me transfer cost?
$18.49 for the .me transfer, then $18.49/year to renew (all prices). The registry renews on transfer, according to registrar notes. Premium .me names follow the registry's price; ask support before you order one.
Who uses .me domains?
Personal brands, portfolios, link-in-bio pages and apps use .me. Tip: send yourself a test email before and after the transfer. It is the quickest sign that the DNS still works.
.me transfer questions
Will my @yourname.me email stop during the transfer?
Not if your MX records point to a mail host outside the old registrar. TransferOffshore keeps the nameservers, so those records keep working. If you use the old registrar's free mail forwarding, set up another solution first, because forwarding may stop when the domain leaves.
How long does a .me transfer take?
About 5 days, according to registrar notes. The current registrar can approve sooner. Until it answers or the period ends, My domains shows the status Waiting for the current registrar.
Can a premium .me be transferred?
Yes, but its renewal may follow the registry premium price rather than our standard .me price. Ask support about that name before you pay.
Sources for .me (2)
- .me registry rules — CentralNic Reseller (2026-10-19)
- Root zone record for .me — IANA (2026-10-19)