Global domains change hands with an authorization code and a few clicks. A .com.np is different: because the NIC.np registry at register.com.np issues free domains against verified identity documents, changing the owner means re-verifying that the new holder also qualifies under the name-matching rules. Transfers are possible, but they are a documented process, not a button.

When an Ownership Transfer Applies

  • A business is sold and its domain goes with it
  • A sole proprietorship converts to a private limited company
  • A project or brand moves between related companies
  • An individual hands a personal-name domain to a family member or company with matching rights

Remember the golden rule: the receiving party must be able to justify the domain name against their own documents, the same as a fresh registration.

Documents Both Sides Prepare

  1. From the current holder: a signed, stamped consent letter releasing the domain, plus a copy of the original registration documents.
  2. From the new holder: citizenship copy for individuals, or company registration and PAN/VAT for businesses, plus a standard cover letter requesting the domain in their name.
  3. Supporting evidence where relevant: business sale agreement, name-change certificate or board decision showing why the transfer is legitimate.

The Process Step by Step

  1. The new holder creates their own account at register.com.np if they do not have one.
  2. Both parties prepare the documents above; clarity here decides the timeline.
  3. Submit the transfer request with all documents through the registry, following its current procedure for ownership changes.
  4. The registry reviews and, where satisfied, moves the domain to the new account. Expect at least the standard 1 to 3 business days, and longer for complex cases.
  5. The new holder verifies nameservers and contact details after the move.

Practical Alternative: Account Handover

Where a whole portfolio moves with a business sale, parties sometimes hand over the registry account credentials instead of formally transferring each domain. This works technically but leaves records naming the old owner, which can bite during disputes or future changes. For anything valuable, do the formal transfer and keep the paperwork.

Can You Sell a .com.np Domain?

The free, document-verified model means .com.np names are tied to identity, not tradeable commodities. A buyer whose documents do not match the name cannot complete the transfer. Speculating on .com.np names is therefore pointless; the value belongs in the brand and business, which is what actually changes hands.

A Practical Business-Sale Scenario

When an existing sole proprietorship converts into a registered private limited company — a common step as a Nepali business grows — the domain transfer follows the same document-matching logic as any other case: the new company's registration certificate and PAN, plus a letter from the original proprietor releasing the domain and a letter from the company (often the same person, now acting as director) requesting it. Handling this transition at the same time as the legal restructuring, rather than leaving the domain under the old proprietorship indefinitely, keeps the business's official records and its web identity consistent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a transfer cost anything?

The registry does not charge for .com.np transfers, consistent with the free registration model.

Will the website go down during transfer?

No, as long as nameservers stay unchanged during the process. The site and email keep running throughout.

We just renamed our company. Transfer or new domain?

Register the new name as a fresh free domain, run both in parallel with redirects, and retire the old one once traffic has moved.

Handling a business handover? Our team manages .com.np transfers alongside hosting migration. New to .np domains? Start with the registration guide.