# Transfer a .org domain to TransferOffshore

> Transfer a .org domain for $12.49: Public Interest Registry adds one year; plan for the optional 60-day refusal. Nameservers kept, no ID, paid in crypto.

- URL: https://transferoffshore.com/transfer/org/
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- Publisher: TransferOffshore (https://transferoffshore.com)

**Quick answer — How do I transfer a .org domain?**

Moving a .org works like other gTLDs: unlock it, get the auth code from the current registrar, and submit both at TransferOffshore. Public Interest Registry adds one year to the term. Expect up to 5 days for the old registrar to answer. As of 19 October 2026, the .org transfer costs **$12.49**, billed once, paid in crypto.

## Start your .org transfer

Search a domain name: https://transferoffshore.com/app/domains/transfer?name=yourdomain.org

Popular extensions: .org ($12.49)

## .org transfer facts

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Registry | Public Interest Registry (PIR) |
| How the domain moves | EPP auth code under the ICANN Transfer Policy |
| Year added by the transfer | Yes, one year (capped at 10 years in total) |
| Code validity | No fixed lifetime in the policy in force; 14 days once the TAC rules start |
| Lock after registration | No registry lock in the notes we read; ICANN still allows a 60-day refusal |
| Typical time | Up to 5 calendar days |
| WHOIS privacy | Free |

## .org price per year

| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| .org | $12.49 | $12.49 | $12.49 | Free | None |

*1 extensions · prices per year in USD*

## What happens when a .org domain changes registrar?

A .org often belongs to a group, not a person. That is where transfers go wrong. The auth code goes to whoever controls the registrar account, and the notices go to the registrant email on file.

The registry side is standard. Public Interest Registry runs .org under ICANN contract, so the gTLD rules apply. The losing registrar can approve or object within five calendar days. After that, the request is approved by default. One year is added to the expiry date when it completes.

On the lock question, the registrar notes we checked list no registry lock after a new .org registration. That does not mean no lock at all. ICANN still allows any registrar to refuse a transfer in the first 60 days.

After the move, ICANN asks the new registrar to verify the registrant email within 15 days. Use an address the organisation will still read next year, not a volunteer's personal inbox.

## What should you check before moving a .org domain?

- Find out who holds the registrar login. A former treasurer or web agency often does.
- Make sure the registrant email still works. Codes and notices go there.
- Check the date of the last change of registrant. A change in the last 60 days blocks the transfer unless the opt-out was used.
- List what depends on the domain: donation pages, mailing lists, staff email. Keep the nameservers unchanged during the move.

## What does a .org transfer cost?

$12.49 for the .org transfer, then $12.49/year to renew ([all prices](https://transferoffshore.com/pricing/)). The year PIR adds is part of that price, and renewals stay at the same yearly rate afterwards.

## Who uses .org domains?

Nonprofits, foundations, open-source projects and community groups use .org. Tip: record the registrar, the login owner and the expiry date of the .org in your organisation's files. A handover between volunteers is when domains get lost.

## .org transfer questions

### Who can approve a .org transfer?

The registrant, through the auth code. Whoever can get the code from the registrar account can start the transfer. Under the ICANN policy, the registrant can also object to a transfer. Make sure the person handling the move controls both the account and the registrant email.

### Does PIR lock a new .org for 60 days?

The registrar notes we read on 19 October 2026 state no such registry lock for .org. ICANN's Transfer Policy still lets the current registrar refuse a transfer within 60 days of registration, and many registrars do. Plan for the 60 days to be safe.

### Will our .org email keep working during the transfer?

Yes, if the nameservers and MX records do not change. TransferOffshore keeps your nameservers by default, so mail keeps flowing. The risk is DNS or mail forwarding hosted by the old registrar for free. Copy those settings before you start.

## Sources for .org

1. [Transfer Policy (updated 21 February 2024)](https://www.icann.org/en/contracted-parties/accredited-registrars/resources/domain-name-transfers/policy) — ICANN (2026-10-19)
2. [Transfer Policy, 2016 text (sections I.A.3 and I.A.5)](https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en) — ICANN (2026-10-19)
3. [.org registry rules](https://kb.centralnicreseller.com/domains/tlds/org/) — CentralNic Reseller (2026-10-19)
4. [Root zone record for .org](https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/org.html) — IANA (2026-10-19)

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